Business Development Manager / Sales Recruiter - USA Market

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to break free from outdated sales and recruitment practices and join a progressive, award-winning consultancy? Mercury Hampton is seeking ambitious, commercially minded individuals to join our team as Business Development Managers / Sales Recruiters. Whether you have a background in sales, business development, account management, or you’re looking to pivot your career, we want to hear from you.

About Mercury Hampton

Mercury Hampton is a professional business consultancy, founded only 7 years ago, that partners with world-leading companies in engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure across the UK and USA. We specialise in recruiting mid-to-senior level commercial and technical professionals and pride ourselves on our collaborative, supportive culture-where your success is our priority.

What You’ll Do

• Build and develop relationships with Sales Directors, Managing Directors, and HR Leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure markets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and help clients solve their talent and business challenges.
• Use our world-class recruitment tools, including psychometric testing and our proprietary online candidate evaluation platform, to deliver exceptional results.
• Represent Mercury Hampton’s full suite of services, from talent acquisition to leadership assessment and performance solutions.
• Work closely with our team to drive revenue growth, cross-sell solutions, and deliver outstanding client service.
• Enjoy the freedom to do what’s right for clients-no pressure to hit arbitrary targets or “squeeze every cent”.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales, business development, account management, or a related commercial role-recruitment experience is welcome but not essential.
• A consultative, solution-driven approach to client management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable engaging with senior-level decision-makers.
• Self-motivation, ambition, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.
• An understanding of how organisations operate, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure, but we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• A willingness to bring your transferable skills and develop new ones with our support.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable basic salary with uncapped commission (OTE up to $100,000).
• US Expansion Opportunities: As our US presence grows, there will be opportunity for relocation within the US.
• World-Class Training: Personalised coaching, mentoring, and access to internal and external courses-including exclusive programs at Henley Business School.
• Flexible Working: We listen to your needs and offer flexible arrangements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private pension, healthcare, gym/leisure allowance, laptop, free parking, and more.
• Generous Holidays: 25 days plus Federal Holidays, your birthday off, and a two-week Christmas shutdown.
• Vibrant Offices: Work from our modern Houston, Texas Location with local amenities and easy commutes or take advantage of our flexible/hybrid options.
• Career Progression: Build your own practice and enjoy real opportunities for advancement in a company that values your contribution.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you have the drive, curiosity, and ambition to succeed, we encourage you to apply-even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value transferable skills and are ready to invest in your development.

Ready to Unleash Your Potential?

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected], telling us about your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for Mercury Hampton.

Join us and be part of a business where your talent is recognised, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated.