Business Development Manager

Are you a sales professional who thrives on bringing breakthrough technology to market? This is your chance to drive revenue growth for game-changing materials technology that's set to transform multiple industries.

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
  

• 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.
  

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)
  
• Company matched pension
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Flexible approach to working hours
  
• 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.
  

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.

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.