£55,000 basic salary
£6,000 car allowance or company car
33 days’ holiday
Do you combine lifting industry knowledge with the commercial confidence to win new business?
We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a specialist lifting and engineering consultancy supporting clients with complex lifting projects.
This opportunity suits a polished, credible sales professional who can open doors, build relationships and turn technical conversations into commercial opportunities. You will understand the lifting industry and be confident representing a specialist consultancy in front of customers, from operational teams through to senior decision makers.
Working closely with the leadership and technical teams, you will develop new business and grow customer relationships across lifting consultancy, lift planning, assurance and engineering services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identifying and winning new customers through proactive prospecting, networking and meetings.
Building relationships with decision makers responsible for lifting operations and engineering projects.
Understanding customer requirements and working with technical colleagues to develop suitable proposals.
Managing opportunities from initial introduction through to negotiation and securing the work.
Expanding existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional services.
Maintaining a clear sales pipeline and taking ownership of business development activity.
Lifting industry knowledge is essential, alongside a proven track record in sales or business development.
A polished, professional approach and strong presentation skills.
The ability to build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders.
A proactive approach to winning new business, supported by consistent follow-through.
Strong questioning, proposal and negotiation skills.
Commercial judgement and the ability to sell the value of specialist expertise.
Your background could include lifting consultancy, crane hire, heavy lifting, lifting equipment or related engineering services. You must be able to demonstrate both relevant industry knowledge and success in a customer-facing commercial role.
To find out more, contact Craig McDonald for a confidential conversation or apply with your CV.
At Mercury Hampton, we specialise in supporting global businesses within manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, and technical sectors to attract and retain the right talent. We understand the challenges of finding skilled professionals in these industries and offer tailored solutions that cover the entire talent lifecycle.
Our approach combines deep industry expertise with data-driven tools to enable more informed hiring decisions. Through our proprietary assessment platform, MHIQ, we deliver insights that extend beyond traditional recruitment methods, focusing on candidate fit, capability, and long-term potential.
We collaborate closely with a diverse client base, offering comprehensive recruitment and talent management support. Our objective is to reduce turnover, enhance retention, and optimise team performance.
With a presence in over 20 countries and a proven track record, including a 96% candidate retention rate after 12 months, Mercury Hampton is a trusted partner for organisations looking to build sustainable talent pipelines in competitive markets.
