Business Development Manager

Morgan Ryder; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK defence sector. The successful candidate will establish new business relationships and negotiate contracts while enjoying a competitive salary of £75,000 plus a car allowance and bonus scheme. This role allows for flexible working arrangements and offers significant opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience selling electromechanical or engineered systems.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within defence.
• Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors.
• Lead contract negotiations and close complex sales deals.

Skills

Proven experience selling into defence manufacturers

Strong network within the UK defence supply chain

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage long sales cycles

Job description

Business Development Manager - Defence Sector
£75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Location: UK (Field-Based / Hybrid)
Reports to: Head of Defence

Are you an experienced sales professional with a proven track record selling electromechanical solutions into defence manufacturers? Ready to step into a brand-new, high-profile role where you can shape the future of the business and make a real difference?

We're searching for a Business Development Manager to lead growth in the defence sector, working with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in a role designed to evolve around the skills and ambitions of the successful candidate.

Why this role?

• Create impact from day one - Develop and drive a new business strategy in defence

• Highly visible position - Report directly to senior leadership with influence across the organisation

• Autonomy and ownership - Shape the role and your success metrics

• Long-term growth opportunity - Join an agile team committed to innovation and expansion

What you'll be responsible for:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the UK defence manufacturing sector

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers

• Collaborating with technical teams to tailor solutions to client needs

• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to spot growth potential

• Leading contract negotiations and closing complex sales deals

• Representing the company at key industry events and networking forums

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience selling into defence manufacturers or prime contractors, ideally with electromechanical or engineered systems

• Strong network within the UK defence supply chain

• Ability to manage long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder environments

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with a hands-on approach

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of £75,000 plus car allowance and bonus scheme

• Flexible working with a mix of remote and on-site activities

• Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for career progression

• The chance to lead a new business function and make a lasting impact

If you're ready to take ownership of a key growth area within the defence sector and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

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