Business Development Director (Aerospace & Defence) - EMEA

Plexus Corp.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Business Development Director to drive revenue growth in the EMEA region. This role involves strategic planning, relationship building, and leveraging market knowledge to secure business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales within the defense industry and demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Personalized development plans

Learning programs

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Paid family leave

Medical and insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales within the European Defense sector.
• Established professional network in the European Defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert revenue opportunities in the European Defense sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase business wins.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Job description

Business Development Director (Aerospace & Defence) - EMEA

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Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as a Disability Confident employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products that have a profound impact on people’s lives, from ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi. We’re a global team of experts partnering with our customers to bring their products to life through innovation and customer service.

The Business Development Director will be responsible for identifying and converting revenue opportunities supporting Plexus's growth objectives. This includes developing and executing strategic plans targeting key accounts within the European Defense sector, achieving revenue targets through strategic selling methodologies. A key focus will be cultivating a portfolio of target accounts aligned with Plexus's customer profile, ensuring resource allocation maximizes impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase business wins and advocate for capability requirements.
• Identify and validate profitable business opportunities, prospect and qualify accounts, and maintain knowledge of current and potential customers.
• Build relationships with external customers and within Plexus, partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Develop market sector knowledge to inform business development efforts and establish credibility with target customers.
• Work with account leaders to develop strategies to win business, translating customer needs into deliverable solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a relevant discipline, with experience in business development or sales within the European Defense sector.
• Established professional network and proven success in securing revenue in the European Defense industry.
• Expertise in strategic selling principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends and customer intelligence.
• Ability to independently drive assignments and influence stakeholders.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we value passion, communication, and teamwork. Our global team engages in projects across industries, helping create products that build a better world.

What You Will Find at Plexus

• A collaborative and honest workplace
• Supportive leadership with flexible work arrangements
• An inclusive environment embracing diversity
• Flexible career paths
• Innovative solutions and technology
• Community involvement and outreach opportunities in STEM

Benefits

Enjoy attractive benefits including:

• Personalized development plans
• Learning programs
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave
• Paid family leave
• Medical and insurance benefits
• Flexible schemes and onsite facilities

Application Process

We value diverse perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We look for candidates who add to our culture and bring varied experiences.