Business Development Manager

Thompson Aero; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health cash plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity/Paternity pay

Local charity sponsorship

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in Craigavon, UK, seeks an experienced leader to expand the aftersales business, nurture client relationships and drive revenue growth within the Aftermarket division.

The role will lead strategic planning, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with engineering and operations to align aftersales strategy with product development while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing engineering or plant leadership in high‑volume auto or aircraft production.
• Proven leadership with hiring, training and leading large teams.
• Degree level (Masters preferred) or NVQ Level 7; professional body status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning to expand the aftersales business and market share.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships with existing customers.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to align strategies and product development.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; report progress and drive improvements.

Skills

Strategy planning

Business growth

Client mgmt

Proposal writing

Cross-functional collab

KPIs & analytics

Education

Masters degree (relevant field)

Job description

• Location: Craigavon, County Armagh, United Kingdom
• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

The post holder will report to and assist the VP of After Sales & Services. They will be responsible for a range of duties and tasks aimed at expanding the aftersales business, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service within the Aftermarket division at Thompson Aero Seating. This will include but not be limited to; identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the aftersales sector of Thompson Aero Seating.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning -Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the company's aftersales business, including market analysis, competitor evaluation, and identifying key growth areas
• Business Division Growth -Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations within the aftersales market segment to increase revenue and market share
• Client Relationship Management -Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs, providing solutions, and ensuring exceptional aftersales support
• Proposal Development -Prepare and present compelling proposals, bids, and presentations tailored to client requirements, showcasing the company's aftersales capabilities and value proposition
• Cross- functional Collaboration -Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, and operations to ensure alignment of aftersales strategies with overall business objectives and product development initiatives
• Performance Metrics -Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of aftersales business strategies, regularly reporting on progress and making data-driven recommendations for improvement

Reward

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role, within Manufacturing Engineering and/or plant leadershipin a modern high-volume production environment of automotive or aircrafts
• Experienced leader with a track record in hiring, training and leading a large number of direct, indirectand production staff
• Broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to effectively interface with a wide range of professionally qualified external / internal business disciplines
• Experience of lean, CI techniques and process improvement projects
• Excellent analysis and evaluation skills with a drive to challenge the status quo
• Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification
• Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related professional body

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 30th August 2026 at 17:00.