Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering)

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Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire
11 months ago
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Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering)

We are delighted to be partnering with our client in the search for an experienced Business Development professional. Our client is seeking a candidate with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering, exceptional commercial awareness, and experience of operating in international markets.

If you are a strong leader with a substantial track record of successful business development experience, then we would love to hear from you.

Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering) Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the group marketing plan
Developing the presence of the company
Identifying new prospects and tracking existing prospects
Managing the business development budget
Managing consistency throughout the projects delivered by project management sub-team
Staff performance management and development
Supporting the senior management team
Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering) Rewards

You will be part of an international, forward-looking organisation that offers flexible and hybrid-working arrangements. There is an excellent benefit scheme including:

Defined contribution pension scheme.
Life insurance
Permanent health-insurance
25 days of annual leave plus 3 days discretionary company holiday and eight bank holidays
On-site restaurant, gym, and nursery plus active sports and social club
Cycle to work scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
The Company

Our client is an innovative global consultancy business.

Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering) Experience Essentials

The Head of Business Development Sales & Support role requires a diploma, bachelor's, or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with significant business development experience and commercial awareness of the equipment sector. Essential competencies include strong project management, lead generation, data analysis, and budget/resource management. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills, and can work independently while managing shifting priorities. Persuasive communication, motivation, resilience, and professionalism are key, with added value from experience in international markets.

Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering) Location

Our client is based in OX10.

This is a full time, permanent role. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days onsite.

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