Business Development Manager - Defence
1 day ago
Manchester
As a Business Development Manager in the Industrial/Manufacturing industry, you will identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients to drive sales growth. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the success of a company in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector. Client Details Our client is a leading precision engineering business operating from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, supplying machined components into some of the most demanding environments. Description The Business Development Manager This is a strategic growth role focused on expanding relationships with defence client. You will represent a business with strong credentials, relevant certifications, and a reputation for delivering complex, precision-engineered parts on time and to spec. Key Responsibilities • Identify, target, and win new defence sector opportunities across the UK., • Develop and strengthen relationships with defence customers., • Promote the company's full capability suite, including CNC machining, precision-engineered components, and value-added manufacturing services., • Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate customer requirements into clear deliverables., • Build robust pipelines and long-term strategic partnerships., • Support bids, tenders, and framework opportunities. Profile A successful Business Development Manager should have: • Strong background in Defence business development with an established network of UK defence contacts. Likely to be T1 (subsystem) mainly but also primes., • Experience within manufacturing, machining, CNC engineering, or precision-engineered components., • Technical credibility - able to discuss tolerances, materials, machining processes, or engineering considerations with confidence., • Commercially sharp, relationship-driven, and capable of managing long sales cycles., • Self-sufficient and able to operate remotely from anywhere in the UK. Why Join? • Cutting-edge manufacturing facility with extensive CNC capability., • Opportunity to represent a high-quality, well-invested engineering business., • Existing defence customer base with capacity for significant growth., • Autonomous, UK-wide role with genuine impact on strategic direction. Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging from £54,000 to £66,000 per annum., • Opportunity to work with a respected company in the Industrial/Manufacturing industry., • Potential for professional growth and career development., • Supportive and collaborative work environment. Desired Skills and Experience Defence Sector Business Development CNC Machining & Precision Engineering Knowledge Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement Technical Sales & Solution Consultative Selling