Business Development Manager
21 hours ago
Redditch
Business Development Managers (Junior & Senior)– Defence & Communications Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time - On Site/Hybrid/Remote Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) About the Company Steatite Communications, a leading provider of advanced communications solutions including Wave Relay® MANET systems, is looking to hire two Business Development Managers — one Junior and one Senior — to drive growth, build strong customer and partner relationships, and support high-impact projects in Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors. About the Role The Business Development Managers will be responsible for driving growth, building strong customer and partner relationships, and supporting high-impact projects in Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain long-term customer and partner relationships., • Identify and convert new business opportunities., • Consult with clients to design solutions that meet technical and business needs., • Support demonstrations, trials, events, and tradeshows., • Travel for meetings and collaborative projects., • Junior Business Development Manager: 1–2 years’ relevant experience or strong potential to grow., • A proven history within business development or an acumen for the role., • Experience and understanding of the sales process., • An understanding of the existing UK MoD structure and procurement frameworks., • Have or gain and good technical knowledge of the product line(s)., • Good Microsoft skills and experience with power point., • Technical knowledge of networking, IP, RF/ wireless technology specifically Wave Relay® MANET., • Motivated, adaptable, and collaborative., • Experience in Defence, Communications, or Intelligence preferred., • Experience collaborating directly with customers and end users., • Collaborative approach and able to work effectively both internally and externally to the business, • First class communication skills with ideally proven experience in an Sales discipline, • Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance., • Desirable for both roles: Desirable to have technical knowledge/have qualifications, in networking, IP scheming, and RF. Why Steatite Communications? • Work with cutting-edge technology in an innovative, fast-moving environment., • Opportunities for career development., • Travel and work closely with clients across a variety of high-impact projects., • Collaborative team culture with meaningful client engagement. What we offer in return • Competitive salary package, • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Discretionary bonus, • Pension scheme – 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice), • Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service, • Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support, • Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support, • Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships, • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Steatite is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. How to Apply - Please submit your CV indicating Junior or Senior We encourage you to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Our Recruitment process: • Application Review - Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager, • Initial Screening - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail., • Interview – candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience., • Assessment (if applicable) - Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position., • Offer and onboarding - Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start. We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.