Business Development Manager (m / f / •) Military and Public Safety

3M; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation company is seeking a Military and Public Safety Business Development Manager in the UK. This role focuses on winning contracts within Military and Government agencies, requiring a strong understanding of public procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a track record of success in this sector. Full-time position with travel expectations of up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Strong understanding of the Ministry of Defence and Police Force procurement.
• Track record of winning business in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and win new contracts within Military and Government agencies.
• Develop senior relationships with stakeholders in Emergency services and Military.
• Implement a high-quality public sector tender submission process.

Skills

Excellent understanding of the UK Public procurement process

Strong Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree – business related or higher preferred

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description :

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Military and Public Safety Business Development Manager (m / f /) for United Kingdom, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by :

• Identify opportunities and win new contracts / business within our Military, Police and other Government agencies.
• Defend and grow our existing contracts within these sectors & end users.
• Develop senior relationships with both procurement and operational unit stakeholders within the Emergency services, Military and other agencies.
• Develop senior decision‑making unit (DMU) and influencers relationships across the sector
• Develop, implement, and manage a high-quality public sector tender submission process that maximizes our ability to win.
• Influence key product specification decisions within our target sectors.
• Build short, medium, and long‑term business development plans / forecasts

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements :

• Current, Valid Driver’s license is required, as you will be issued a company vehicle for this position (if applicable)
• Excellent understanding of the UK Public procurement process. Especially bid and tender submissions
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Defence / Armed Forces / Police Force product specification and procurement – how decisions are made and who makes them.
• Strong Commercial Acumen - track record of winning business in this sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and network development within UK Government / MOD.

Additional knowledge / nice‑to‑have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

• Bachelor’s degree – business related or higher preferred but not essential
• Potentially ex‑Armed Forces Officer or Police officer.

Job specifics :

• Role Location : National UK
• Ideal candidate location : flexible dependent on candidate suitability, but Southern UK would be advantageous.
• Travel expectations : May include up to 60% (mainly domestic)
• Working pattern : full time

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

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