Business Development

DFS Composites Ltd; United Kingdom; Remoto; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

DFS Composites Ltd designs and manufactures cutting-edge composite tooling solutions for a global customer base across wind energy and aerospace sectors. We seek a proactive Business Development Engineer to identify opportunities, build strategic customer relationships, and promote advanced composite materials and manufacturing solutions globally.

The role involves developing sales strategies, coordinating with engineering and production teams, preparing technical proposals, and driving revenue

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Composite) or related field.
• MBA in Marketing/Business Management preferred.
• 3–10 years in business development, technical sales, or key account management.
• Experience in composites, aerospace components, defense manufacturing, wind turbine components or advanced materials preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across industries and markets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, EPCs, and government organizations.
• Prepare technical presentations, proposals, RFQs, RFPs, and commercial quotations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of samples, prototypes, and products.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide regular forecasts.
• Drive customer satisfaction through regular technical discussions and visits.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Analytics

Independence

Project management

CRM

MS Office

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA in Marketing/Business Management

Ferramentas

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

DFS Composites Ltd designs and manufactures cutting-edge composite tooling solutions for a global customer base across the wind energy and aerospace sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-performance engineering solutions that support the future of clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Engineer to drive business growth and expand our market presence. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, build strategic customer relationships, understand technical requirements, and promote advanced composite materials and manufacturing solutions across a wide range of industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across a wide range of industries and markets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, EPC companies, and government organizations.
• Generate leads through market research, industry networking, exhibitions, and customer visits.

Technical Sales & Customer Support

• Understand customer requirements and propose suitable composite material and manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop customer-specific offerings.
• Prepare technical presentations, proposals, RFQs, RFPs, and commercial quotations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Analyze customer needs and identify opportunities for new product development.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide regular business forecasts.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of samples, prototypes, and commercial products.
• Track project milestones and customer feedback.
• Support contract negotiations and order finalization.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers to drive repeat business.
• Conduct regular customer visits and technical discussions.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and address commercial or technical concerns promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Composite Engineering, or related field.
• MBA in Marketing/Business Management is preferred.

Experience

• 3–10 years of experience in business development, technical sales, or key account management.
• Experience in composites, aerospace components, defense manufacturing, wind turbine components, or advanced materials is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of composite materials (Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber, Aramid, Prepregs, Resin Systems).
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards and qualification processes.
• Knowledge of wind turbine blade manufacturing and composite structures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New customer acquisition.
• Revenue and margin growth.
• RFQs converted to orders.
• Customer retention and satisfaction.
• Pipeline value and forecast accuracy.

Preferred Industry Exposure

• Aerospace structures and components.
• Defense systems and military platforms.
• Wind turbine blades and renewable energy composites.
• Advanced composite manufacturing.
• Industrial engineering materials and lightweight structures.

Location

• Flexible / Customer-facing role with frequent domestic and international travel.

Reporting To

• Head of Business Development / Sales Director / CEO.