Business Development Lead - AI & Digital in Defence & NS

Babcock; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based defence SME is seeking a Business Development Lead specializing in AI & Digital solutions. The role focuses on expanding market share within Defence & National Security, requiring experience in digital sales and strong relationship-building skills. This position promises an exciting opportunity to influence technology that enhances operational capabilities in critical areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence or National Security.
• Proven success in business winning.
• Confidence selling up to 2* across tri-forces.

Responsibilities

• Expand market share across tri-force departments.
• Deliver technology that enhances front-line capabilities.
• Position as a trusted customer partner and innovator.

Skills

Digital sales experience

Solutions sales experience

Networking skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Business Development Lead - AI & Digital in Defence & NS

Role: Business Development Lead - Digital Defence & National Security

Location: London / South East

Salary: £120-130k

Are you working within Digital products and solutions for Defence & NS? Are you looking at new ventures that would allow you to grow market share for a sovereign SME?

We are working with a UK-based defence SME that is seeking an experienced consultant / business developer to join their team. The business is one of the most exciting SMEs in the UK at present and offers digital and AI solutions to the UK MOD and adjacent Government and Intelligence departments.

The company has strengthened significantly over the past few years and is now re-aligning its GTM strategy.

They are looking for a business developer to further expand their market share across tri-force departments, providing genuine solutions to war-fighters' problems and delivering technology that enhances front-line capabilities and back-office efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling innovative digital technology and solutions to the UK MOD and NS community, enjoy the challenge of sales, and position themselves as a trusted customer partner and innovator.

Experience:

• Digital sales experience in Defence or National Security
• Proven success in business winning
• Solutions sales experience
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Confidence selling up to 2* across tri-forces

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further or know someone suitable, please get in touch.