Business Development Coordinator

The Talent Locker Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a proactive Business Development Coordinator to support senior management, conduct market analysis, and represent the organization at trade shows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial experience who is eager to grow in a dynamic environment delivering cutting-edge technology for the UK and NATO.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Up to 10% pension

Qualifications

• Interest in technology, engineering or defence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market analysis and reporting on trends.
• Developing presentations and customer-facing content.
• Supporting competitive bids and proposal responses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Market analysis

Organizational skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Business, Marketing, Engineering or similar

Job description

Business Development Coordinator – Defence Industry
Bath / Bristol | 3+ Days Onsite | SC Eligible | £40k + bonus + enhanced benefits

Are you proactive? Can you be a brand ambassador at trade shows? Could you support sales teams with relevant trends, admin and research? Want to get involved in a fantastic defence company who build phenomenal technology and products? This is a multi-faceted role likely suited to someone who has some commercial experience and now looking for the next step in their career.

Are you looking to grow your career and have an interest in defence or innovation? This growing organisation is delivering cutting-edge technology systems and AI solutions for the UK and NATO defence landscape – and they need a proactive Business Development coordinator to join their team.

In this role, you'll work directly with Senior Business Development Managers, supporting strategy, bids and client engagement across high-impact defence opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in exhibitions, research, and shaping the function as the company continues its growth journey.

What you’ll be doing
• Conducting market analysis and reporting on trends across the defence technology
• Developing presentations, pitch materials, and customer-facing content
• Supporting competitive bids and proposal responses end-to-end
• Helping manage sales administration
• Attending events and exhibitions to represent the business and gather intel

What you’ll bring
• An interest in technology, engineering or defence
• Strong interpersonal skills and a sharp eye for quality content
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills; confident communicator (written and verbal)
• Eligible for SC clearance and able to work from Bath/Bristol 3+ days per week

Bonus if you have
• A working knowledge of the defence industry
• Experience supporting bids, sales enablement or supporting a business development team
• Postgrad qualifications in Business, Marketing, Engineering or similar

This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performing team in a very interesting industry. If you want variety, responsibility and the chance to shape your own development – this could be the role for you.

You will really make a difference and be an integral part and much valued part of the team.

There is private medical, a performance related bonus and up to a 10% pension.