Business Development Manager

Stirling Warrington; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in aerospace and defence sectors. You will identify and secure new business opportunities while building strategic relationships with key clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical sales, and a proven track record with Tier 1 or Tier 2 supply chains. With a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a focus on complex engineered solutions, this role promises significant career advancement.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Car allowance or travel reimbursement

Private medical and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or technical sales within aerospace, defence or automotive sectors.
• Track record of winning and developing strategic accounts.
• Comfortable navigating long sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in regulated markets.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract closures.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Customer relationship management

Complex negotiations

Understanding of supply chains

Job description

Business Development Manager

Aerospace Defence Advanced Engineering

Package

• Base salary in the region of £75,000 (D.O.E)
• Uncapped commission with significant earning potential (£120k OTE)
• Car allowance or travel reimbursement
• Private medical and pension
• Remote-based with regular site and customer engagement

Stirling Warrington is exclusively supporting a high-integrity engineering manufacturer supplying complex, safety-critical components into regulated markets across the UK and Europe.

This is a senior commercial appointment for an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven background in technically complex sales environments. The role offers genuine influence over commercial strategy, customer engagement, and long-term growth.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of identifying and securing new business while developing long-term strategic relationships with key customers across aerospace, defence, automotive, and adjacent regulated sectors. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape market positioning and future growth direction.

Key Focus Areas

• Securing new, high-value opportunities within regulated engineering markets
• Building trusted relationships with engineering, procurement, and senior stakeholders
• Representing full end-to-end manufacturing capabilities including complex castings, CNC machining, assembly, NDT, and metallurgical services
• Leading commercial negotiations and contract closure
• Supporting bid activity and complex technical proposals
• Ensuring smooth transition from sale to engineering and operations

About You

You are a commercially driven professional with experience selling complex engineered solutions into high-specification environments.

Background likely to include:

• Business development or technical sales within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, or similar sectors
• Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 supply chains
• A strong track record of winning and developing strategic accounts
• Comfortable navigating long sales cycles and technical detail
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe

If this aligns with your background, please apply through the system. This posting no longer includes direct contact details.