Business Development Manager – Defence/Aerospace OEMs

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in Electrical/Electromechanical components within the Defence & Aerospace sectors. This role requires an experienced technical salesperson to manage key accounts and grow the customer base, including travel and trade shows involvement, focused primarily in Northern UK.

Qualifications

• Experienced in selling electrical/electromechanical components to OEMs.
• Proven track record in military/aerospace technical sales.
• Based in Northern UK and willing to travel monthly to East Anglia office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a strong customer base.
• Attend trade shows worldwide and meet customers.
• Specify and sell solutions in the Defence & Aerospace sectors.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Client relationship management

Comfortable with travel

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Technical Sales) - Defence & Aerospace

Client:

Zero Surplus - Targeted Sales Recruitment

Location:

North of the UK (preferably not lower than Birmingham), with travel to East Anglia

Job Category:

Technical Sales / Business Development

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary up to £55,000 + Car Allowance & Bonus

Are you experienced in selling electrical/electromechanical components or similar technical products into OEMs within the Defence & Aerospace sectors in Northern UK?

Do you have a background in specifying or selling solutions into manufacturing or as bespoke products?

Would you like to manage and grow a strong customer base for a leading UK engineering firm?

We are seeking a technically skilled Business Development Manager with experience in military/aerospace sales, ideally with exposure to the defence sector and a proven track record in technical sales roles.

The company has over 90 years of experience, designing and manufacturing equipment for industries including Aviation, Maritime, Military, Aerospace, and Rail. They pride themselves on creating bespoke products quickly and efficiently.

This role involves visiting trade shows worldwide, engaging with end-user customers, and using CRM/ERP systems efficiently. Candidates should be comfortable with travel and client meetings via video calls.

Interested candidates should be based in Northern UK and willing to visit the East Anglia office monthly. Please include your current or prospective location, salary expectations, and notice period when applying.

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