Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and deliver complex engineered solutions in aerospace and defense industries. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, uncapped commission potential, and a remote work model with necessary travel. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in technical sales, exceptional relationship-building skills, and experience with Tier 1/2 supply chains. This position allows you to shape commercial strategies and secure valuable long-term accounts.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience selling complex engineered solutions into high-specification environments.
• Background in business development or technical sales within aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors.
• Strong track record of winning and developing strategic accounts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

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

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 and you’d welcome a discreet conversation, please get in touch. Chatan Makan – [e-mail] – 07961499319