Business Development Manager
4 days ago
Redditch
Junior Business Development Manager – Defence & Communications Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Are you ready to launch your career in Defence communications? Steatite Communications is a market leader in advanced communications solutions, including Wave Relay® MANET systems. We are looking for a Junior Business Development Manager to join our growing team and help drive growth in the Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors. What You Will Do: • Build and nurture relationships with Defence and commercial clients., • Identify new business opportunities and support the sales process., • Consult with clients to design solutions that meet technical and operational requirements., • Support product demonstrations, trials, events, and tradeshows., • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You need a blend of technical knowledge, sales and business development experience, project and client management skills, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Experience in Defence or commercial sectors is a big advantage. • 1–2 years’ relevant experience, or a strong potential to grow into the role., • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly, listen actively, and adapt communication to different stakeholders., • Excellent at problem-solving/solution design: experience translating client requirements into practical, feasible solutions., • Presentation & demonstration skills: ability to showcase products, explain technical features, and answer questions confidently., • Motivated, adaptable, and ready to learn in a fast-paced Defence environment., • Ideally have a background in Defence, ex-Armed Forces, or Defence communications., • Understanding Tactical Communications systems and their deployment across Defence., • Technical knowledge of networking, IP, RF, or MANET systems., • Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance., • Work on cutting-edge communications technology in Defence and commercial projects., • Career development opportunities in a growing, innovative company., • Travel and work closely with clients on high-impact projects., • 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, • 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. Apply Now: Send your CV