Business Development Manager (Defence Sector)

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A rapidly growing UAS company is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead their expansion into the defence sector. This remote role offers you an opportunity to shape the company's strategic direction within an innovative industry. With a negotiable compensation package, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and success.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience selling into the defence sector.
  • Proven track record of self-generating opportunities.
  • UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

  • Help drive growth in the defence sector.
  • Shape the company’s direction.
  • Report directly to company founders.

Skills

Sales expertise in the defence sector
Self-generating opportunities
Driving license

Job description

Business Development Manager (Defence Sector)

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Building the commercial capability behind autonomous innovation @ Socially Responsible Recruitment Certified B Corporation

A rapidly growing UAS company founded in 2018.

Initially focused on commercial drone services—supporting major infrastructure projects with surveying, inspections, and monitoring—they’ve shifted towards manufacturing drones.

With fresh funding secured, they’re expanding into the defense sector and are looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive this growth.

This is a remote opportunity, reporting directly to the founders, with a negotiable package (as it’s the first time they’re hiring for this role). It’s a chance to shape the company’s direction in the defense space.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience selling into the defence sector.
  • Proven track record of self-generating opportunities right through to closing.
  • UK driving license.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Defense and Space Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

Note: The job is active and accepting applications.

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