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Business Development Manager

STI

England

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading provider in defence electronics is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to enhance growth in the defence sector. This role involves securing business partnerships with major contractors and developing strategies to support growth objectives, while also engaging with various internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in business development or strategic account management in defence/aerospace.
  • Experience with prime contractors (e.g., BAE Systems, Leonardo).
  • Understanding of defence procurement and program lifecycles.
  • Background in electronics manufacturing or advanced engineering services is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in defence.
  • Develop and execute a business development strategy.
  • Build relationships with procurement and engineering teams.
  • Drive engagement on new programs and ensure alignment with customer needs.

Skills

Communication
Negotiation
Stakeholder Engagement
Commercial Acumen
Customer-oriented

Job description

  • Be part of a company at the forefront of defence electronics manufacturing
  • Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a passionate team

About Our Client

Surface Technology International (STI) is a leading provider of electronics design and manufacturing services, specialising in high-reliability applications for the defence, aerospace and security sectors. With a heritage of over 30 years, STI is trusted by global customers to deliver quality, innovation, and excellence. Their capabilities span the entire product lifecycle - from design and prototyping to full-scale production and logistics - making them a true partner in mission-critical manufacturing.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the defence sector, with a particular focus on engaging and expanding partnerships with major prime contractors. This is a strategic role, integral to STI's vision of becoming a key partner in the UK and international defence supply chain.Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities within the defence sector, particularly with Tier 1 defence primes and key integrators.
  • Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to support STI's growth objectives in defence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement, engineering, and program teams at target accounts.
  • Drive early engagement on new programs, positioning STI as a trusted manufacturing partner from concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, operations, and program management to ensure alignment with customer needs.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and government defence initiatives to identify emerging opportunities.
  • Represent STI at trade shows, industry forums, and customer events to build brand presence and credibility.
  • Lead bid and proposal development in coordination with the commercial and technical teams.

The Successful Applicant

The Business Development Manager will have:-
  • Proven track record of business development or strategic account management in the defence or aerospace sector.
  • Experience working with or for prime contractors (e.g., BAE Systems, Leonardo, Thales, MBDA, Raytheon, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, industry compliance, and program lifecycles.
  • Background in electronics manufacturing, systems integration, or advanced engineering services is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Commercially astute with a strong customer-first mindset and solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to travel across the UK as required.

What's on Offer

On offer is a competitive base salary and package as well as a fantastic platform to grow and develop your career further!

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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