Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Business Development Manager - Aerospace to drive growth in the aerospace and defense sectors. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in technical sales, a degree in Engineering or Business, and strong communication skills. The role is hybrid/remote with travel requirements in the UK and parts of Europe. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace or technical sales (Tier 1, OEM, MRO focus).
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems/components / Mechanical engineering.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% in UK & some part of Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies that meet or exceed targets.
• Manage & grow a valued account portfolio.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations & marketing to ensure alignment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

MS Office

Job description

AXISCADES is a leading, end-to-end engineering solutions and product company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering, and smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of experience in creating innovative, sustainable, and safer products worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire engineering life cycle.

Our domain expertise and engineering solution portfolio cover:

• Complete product development life cycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification
• Industries including Aerospace, Defence, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Medical Devices & Industrial Products

AXISCADES is headquartered in Bangalore with offices across India, North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Visit us at https://www.axiscades.com.

Subsidiaries:

• Mistral Solutions: https://www.mistralsolutions.com
• Epcogen: https://www.epcogen.com
• Add Solutions: https://www.add-solution.de/en/

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Aerospace

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) with 50% travel to clients / prospects

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic Aerospace BDM to drive growth across aerospace and defence sectors. You’ll lead the full sales cycle—prospecting, proposals, negotiation, and closing—while building and nurturing relationships with key OEMs, Tier 1s & MRO providers.

What You’ll Do

1. Develop and execute sales strategies that meet or exceed targets
2. Manage & grow a valued account portfolio, building deep relationships across Procurement, Engineering & Programming teams
3. Coordinate with engineering, operations & marketing to ensure alignment on technical solutions
4. Monitor market trends & competitor activity, feeding strategic insights into the business
5. Lead pipeline management, forecasting, and sales reporting in CRM
6. Represent the company at trade shows, industry forums & client visits
7. Mentor sales staff and foster a high-performance team environment

What We’re Looking For

1. Experience: 5+ years in aerospace or technical sales (Tier 1, OEM, MRO focus)
2. Education: Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
3. Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of aerospace systems/components / Mechanical engineering (e.g., Wings, Aerostructures, bearings, avionics, interiors)
4. Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation & stakeholder management
5. Tools: Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) & MS Office
6. Travel: Willingness to travel 50–70% in UK & some part of Europe

Nice to Have

1. Experience with Airbus, Boeing or Tier 1 suppliers
2. Familiarity with UK/EU aerospace MRO and supply chains

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.