Defence & Space BD Lead – Smart Working

RINA Piraeus Team; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Defence & Space Consulting team. This role involves driving growth through targeted business development within the UK Defence sector. Candidates must have sales experience, a strong understanding of procurement processes, and be able to create winning business proposals. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus

25 days leave

Health Insurance

Smart Working policy

Professional development support

Competitive recruitment referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working for a service provider is essential.
• In-depth knowledge and current network in the Defence sector.
• Strong understanding of UK Defence procurement processes.
• Track record driving business growth in Defence and/or Space sector.
• Significant experience in writing complex business proposals.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a pipeline of profitable new business.
• Act as the Key Account Manager for key clients.
• Contribute to the generation of business-winning Tender responses.
• Support customer satisfaction and new market development.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly reports.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Job description

A global engineering consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Defence & Space Consulting team. This role involves driving growth through targeted business development within the UK Defence sector. Candidates must have sales experience, a strong understanding of procurement processes, and be able to create winning business proposals. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a flexible working environment.