Development Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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.

• 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.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

• Junior Business Development Manager: 1–2 years’ relevant experience or strong potential to grow.
• Senior Business Development Manager: 2–5 years’ relevant experience with a proven track record.

• 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 PowerPoint.
• 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 a sales discipline.
• Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance.
• Clean UK driving licence.

• Desirable to have technical knowledge/have qualifications in networking, IP scheming, and RF.

• 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.

• Competitive salary package
• 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.

Please submit your CV indicating Junior or Senior.

We encourage you to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• 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.