Head Of Business Development

Nicholas Associates; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Development. This role will lead business development and sales activities while managing key customer relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive, aerospace, or defence and excellent interpersonal skills. The position involves developing long-term sales strategies and requires the ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a background in technical or commercial sales.
• Self-motivated with a passion for success.
• Professionally familiar with corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development activities.
• Manage customer bid relationships across various departments.
• Develop and implement long-term sales strategies.

Skills

Commercial or technical sales background

Experience in automotive, aerospace and/or defence

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Strong communicator and relationship builder

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Tenacious and opportunity–driven

Team Player

Competitive Spirit

Job description

Salary: 75–85K + car allowance + pension + benefits

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Head of Business Development.

Our client is a forward–thinking engineering and systems company, thriving on solving complex challenges with cutting–edge solutions that drive performance, safety, and sustainability. They offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real–world impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that values excellence, agility, and collaboration–your journey starts here.

Role Overview

As part of our client's growth and continued expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Business Development to join the business at the Warwickshire office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development activities, including project management for new business.
• Manage customer bid relationships and key contacts across purchasing, engineering, quality, and logistics.
• Support commercial negotiations and prepare quotations for consultancy and serial production.
• Develop and implement 12–month and 36–month sales strategies with targeted opportunities.
• Work with engineering to align technologies with strategic vision.
• Coordinate sales activities both domestically and with our partners in Europe.
• Identify strategic accounts and implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
• Lead national and regional grant and matched funding applications with partner companies.

Qualifications / Experience

• Commercial or technical sales background.
• Must have experience in automotive, aerospace and/or defence
• Self–motivated with a passion for success.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Commercially and numerically sound.
• Professional and familiar with corporate environments.
• Tenacious and opportunity–driven.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Persistence: Resilient in the face of challenges.
• Honesty: Trusted and principled in actions.
• Confidence: Belief in our offering and its value to customers.
• Teachability: Open to learning from customers and colleagues.
• Passion: Able to convey enthusiasm for our products.
• Team Player: Works well across disciplines and functions.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of objectives.
• Optimism: Encourages positive outcomes and team morale.
• Competitive Spirit: Driven to outperform competitors.
• Energy: Brings momentum to bid teams.
• Vision: Able to identify and pursue new strategic opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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