Business Development Manager

Job Title and Summary Business Development Manager Sales Manager – Major Accounts French National with Fluent English Managing €100M turnover Engineering components – Aerospace / Defence / Medical / Energy High‑profit manufacturing organisation Global leading company World‑class training and professional development Basic salary: €120,000–€150,000 (negotiable, experience dependent) Bonuses: OTE up to €200k, open‑ended potential to earn €300k Executive company‑car allowance, home‑office, pension, medical, laptop, mobile phone, credit card, etc. Geographic area: Europe – France, Spain, Italy Base: Toulouse, France (Occitanie Region: Toulouse, Montauban, Béziers, Montpellier, Pau, Perpignan) Mercury Hampton is working exclusively with this client. This career opportunity is unique; we are looking for a senior sales professional with an outstanding winning mentality and proven track record in sales transformation and growth. We are not looking for the status quo; we look for an exceptional senior industrial technical sales professional who will do anything to win. You will have a proven track record of exponential sales growth; you will be the crème de la crème. This world‑leading company offers mind‑blowing earnings and amazing professional development. You will be working for one of the best sales leaders in the world. We are looking for a French national who is fluent in English; hence this advertisement is written in English. Please submit all correspondence in English. The Southern France aerospace market is a global hub driven by the Occitanie region, particularly Toulouse. It is home to major players such as Airbus and ATR, with many aerospace companies, a significant supply chain, and a focus on innovation in AI, 3D printing and hydrogen power. The region benefits from a strong ecosystem of companies, research and training, making it a powerhouse for both civil and military aviation. What You Will Do Strategic development and tactical execution of new business generation. Manage a complex multimillion‑territory of major accounts, cross‑selling and upselling. Deliver focused sales and marketing campaigns designed to drive aggressive revenue growth in the above industries. Write business proposals, customer forecasts and negotiate with stakeholders. Identify and map business strengths and customer needs. Research business opportunities and viable additional income streams. Draft and review contracts. Perform a home‑based role that requires regular customer visits on a regional basis. Collaborate with global internal teams, planning operations, manufacturing quality teams. Utilise your knowledge of engineering and manufacturing cycles. What You Will Have Attitude is everything – you will have the highest standards, be willing to go the extra mile or kilometre to win, be highly motivated to smash all targets and earn mind‑blowing life‑changing bonuses. Ideally, with experience of selling complex technical products to aerospace, defence, medical and energy industries. A strong strategic thinker with exceptional business development and account management skills. Outstanding at getting in front of corporate customers, gaining buy‑in and then selling across all relevant departments. Able to develop new business opportunities coupled with an eye for upselling / cross‑selling. Proven track record of phenomenal sales growth and sales transformation. An excellent communicator, able to connect and sell to a wide variety of functional decision‑makers. A proven track record of business‑to‑business sales experience of medium‑ to long‑cycle selling would be advantageous. The successful individual will be joining a global business focused on creating long‑term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a disciplined management process. This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic global market. They achieve success by developing industry‑leading technology, investing globally and delivering results for customers while creating career opportunities and development for colleagues. The best part of this is that if you are successful in getting the job we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit we find that 96 % are still with their company after 12 months and 94 % are still there after 2 years. That speaks for itself. Want to be a part of this? Of course you do If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion that this position requires, get in touch now before the deadline expires. To apply, click the apply button below or send all correspondence in English. Contact Jonathan Sallis or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on 0044. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days. Requirements Managerial experience. Key Skills Business Development, Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Account Management, Territory Management, Salesforce, Affiliate Marketing, CRM Software, Negotiation, Lead Generation. Employment Details Type: Full‑Time Experience: Years (unspecified) Vacancies: 1 Yearly Salary: €120,000 – €150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr