Business Development Manager – Defence/Aerospace OEMs

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Defence & Aerospace sectors. The ideal candidate will have technical sales experience and be responsible for managing and growing sales in Northern UK markets. This role involves travel, meeting end-users, and discussing technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within Defence & Aerospace sectors.
• Familiarity with electrical/electromechanical components.
• Comfortable with travel and client meetings via video calls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Northern UK markets in military and aerospace.
• Attend trade shows globally and meet with end-users.
• Discuss product benefits and pain points with clients.

Skills

Technical Sales

Client Management

Solutions-based Selling

Tech-savvy

ERP/CRM Systems Experience

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 occasional visits to East Anglia office

Job Category:

Other

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 technical products into OEMs within the Defence & Aerospace sectors in the North of the UK? Do you have knowledge of electrical/electromechanical components or similar products that require solutions-based selling into manufacturing or as bespoke additions?

Join a leading UK engineering firm with a strong customer base and extensive product range. You will be responsible for managing and growing the Northern UK markets, with a focus on military, defence, and aerospace sectors.

Ideal candidates will have exposure to military/aerospace industries and experience in a technical business development role, demonstrating success in sales and client management.

The company, with over 90 years of growth, designs and manufactures equipment for Aviation, Maritime, Military, Aerospace, and Rail industries. They pride themselves on creating bespoke products quickly and efficiently.

The role involves visiting and working at trade shows globally, meeting end-user customers to discuss product benefits and pain points. Candidates should be comfortable with travel, tech-savvy, and experienced with ERP/CRM systems, and conducting client meetings via video calls.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in military or aerospace sales within a growing business that offers great benefits and career development. Candidates should ideally reside in the North of the UK, with occasional visits to East Anglia.

Zero Surplus is a premier technical sales recruitment agency based outside Cambridge, specializing in sourcing technical sales staff across the UK.

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