Business Development Manager
Promethean ParticlesWith the Nobel Prize shining a light on Metal -Organic Frameworks, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team at the forefront of this technology.
We've solved the manufacturing challenge for metal -organic
frameworks (MOFs) at industrial scale and cost -effective pricing. MOFs are
revolutionary materials with applications spanning water harvesting, biogas
upgrading, gas storage, and carbon capture - but until now, they've been too
expensive to manufacture commercially.
Our breakthrough changes everything.
With our proprietary manufacturing process, we can now
deliver MOFs that make economic sense for real -world applications. Having
secured significant funding to scale our operations, we need a skilled business
development professional to convert this technical breakthrough into commercial
success.
We're looking for someone who can identify prospects, build
relationships, and close deals in emerging applications where MOFs deliver
immediate value - particularly water harvesting, biogas upgrading, and gas
storage.
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for building and
converting our sales pipeline in high -potential application areas. Working
closely with the Commercial Director, you will focus on identifying,
developing, and closing business opportunities that demonstrate the commercial
viability of MOF technology in real -world applications.
You will be personally responsible for driving sales in
applications where MOFs can deliver immediate value – e.g. water harvesting,
biogas upgrading, and gas storage. This is a hands -on sales role where you'll
be working directly with prospects and customers to understand their technical
challenges and position MOF solutions as the answer.
As an experienced sales professional, you'll thrive on
selling solutions that aren't always clearly defined. You'll work closely with
our technical teams to understand customer requirements and help shape product
offerings that meet market needs.
This is your opportunity to use your sales expertise and
technical understanding to drive the commercial success of breakthrough
technology. You'll have real input into shaping how we take innovative MOF
solutions to market, and the freedom to make a meaningful impact in ways only
possible at an agile, innovative company.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The successful candidate should be excited at the prospect
of playing a central role in Promethean's mission to commercialise MOF
technology. You should be comfortable working with urgency in this rapidly
evolving area, prioritising opportunities that deliver results, and appreciate
the importance of collaboration when working in a small, dynamic team.
- Identify
and qualify prospects in target application areas including water
harvesting, biogas upgrading, and gas storage
- Build
and manage a robust sales pipeline, progressing opportunities from initial
contact through to successful conversion
- Work
directly with prospects and customers to understand their technical
requirements and present MOF solutions that address their specific
challenges
- Collaborate
with technical teams to develop proposals and solutions that meet customer
specifications
- Conduct
product demonstrations, presentations, and technical discussions with
potential customers
- Negotiate
contracts and close deals, working with legal and commercial teams as
needed
- Provide
market feedback to product development teams regarding customer
requirements and competitive landscape
- Represent
the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to generate
leads and build market presence
- Work
closely with the Commercial Director to refine sales strategies and
identify new market opportunities
Qualifications, skills & experience<\/b>- Minimum
of 5 years' experience in B2B sales, preferably within engineered
services, advanced materials, or related technical sectors
- Proven
track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and building successful
customer relationships
- Degree -level
education, preferably in an engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical)
or materials science
- Experience
selling technical products or services to engineering customers
- Comfortable
working with complex, evolving product specifications and customer
requirements
- Strong
presentation and communication skills, able to explain technical concepts
to diverse audiences
- Self -motivated
with excellent project management and organisational skills
- Experience
working through complex engineered problems and developing creative
solutions
- Ability
to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and
commercial teams
- Fluent
in written and oral English
- Proficient
in CRM systems and standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A
supplementary business qualification (MBA, business degree) would be an
advantage
- Knowledge
of MOF technology or related advanced materials would be beneficial but
not essential
- A right to work in the UK without restriction,
as this role does not come with visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Minimum
of 5 years' experience in B2B sales, preferably within engineered
services, advanced materials, or related technical sectors
- Our evolving total compensation philosophy is designed around performance -based remuneration - competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards both individual and company performance, and comprehensive benefits that currently include:
- Private medical insurance (with vision and dental provisions)
- Annual performance related bonus
- Potential for stock options
- Company pension plan
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Our evolving total compensation philosophy is designed around performance -based remuneration - competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards both individual and company performance, and comprehensive benefits that currently include:
- Promethean also provides both formal and informal learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
- We offer the chance to work within a small yet growing agile company and directly and visibly contribute to its growth and success.
A unique opportunity to help the planet and its people through the successful deployment of our pioneering technology
- We offer the chance to work within a small yet growing agile company and directly and visibly contribute to its growth and success.
- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- Promethean is committed to
diversity in our workforce and providing equal opportunities for employment. We
encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day, not only
deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.
- Promethean is committed to
diversity in our workforce and providing equal opportunities for employment. We
encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day, not only
deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.
Our commitment
- We do not use AI to review your
application. We are a small business, and a member of our careers team reads
every CV. We do not require a cover letter, and you don't need to apply to
multiple jobs as we will consider your application against all our vacancies.
We endeavour to reply to you within 5 working days.
- We do not use AI to review your
application. We are a small business, and a member of our careers team reads
every CV. We do not require a cover letter, and you don't need to apply to
multiple jobs as we will consider your application against all our vacancies.
We endeavour to reply to you within 5 working days.