Nuclear BD Manager | Hybrid, Birthday Off, Car Allowance

Astute People; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Birthday off

25 days holiday

Job summary

Astute is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across its nuclear and wider engineering sectors. You will identify new markets, build key client relationships and secure opportunities, including complex design and build projects within regulated environments.

You will collaborate with technical and delivery teams, support tendering, and travel UK and overseas as required. A strong track record in B2B sales and CRM proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Track record of winning new business and converting opportunities.
• Experience managing client and supplier relationships across public and private sectors.
• Experience on design and build projects in highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) advantageous.
• Nuclear industry experience beneficial but not essential.
• Relevant formal qualifications or professional training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities and pursue opportunities aligned with growth objectives.
• Develop new client relationships while strengthening existing accounts.
• Identify, qualify and secure new business opportunities.
• Research market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.
• Develop account plans, opportunity capture strategies and sales forecasts.
• Be first point of contact for new inquiries and present capabilities to clients.
• Coordinate pre-sales with technical, commercial and delivery teams.
• Work with tendering to progress opportunities from engagement to tender submission.
• Maintain client records in CRM and report on activities.
• Represent the business at industry events to build networks and generate leads.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop proposals and maximise opportunities.
• Support marketing with presentations and tender content.
• Occasional UK and overseas travel as required.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Report preparation

Client presentations

Industry networking

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Astute is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across its nuclear and wider engineering sectors. You will identify new markets, build key client relationships and secure opportunities, including complex design and build projects within regulated environments.

You will collaborate with technical and delivery teams, support tendering, and travel UK and overseas as required. A strong track record in B2B sales and CRM proficiency are essential.