Senior BD Leader – Defence & Secure Tech (Remote UK)

Applause IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence Cyber Security Vendor is in search of a Head of Business Development to spearhead growth across UK Defence. This remote-first role demands a strategic leader with experience in Defence Business Development, capable of managing long sales cycles and building senior relationships within the MOD. The compensation package includes a basic salary of £100,000 - £120,000, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, all aimed at driving strategic impact in defence programmes.

Benefits

Significant performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote-first working with flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Defence Business Development.
• Strong current relevant network within MOD / UK Defence.
• Experience selling secure IT, cyber security, information assurance or high-assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a Defence-focused business development strategy.
• Identify and win opportunities across MOD and Defence primes.
• Build and maintain senior relationships at various levels.
• Manage long sales cycles and complex procurement processes.
• Develop compelling value propositions for secure technologies.

Skills

Defence Business Development

Networking within MOD / UK Defence

Selling secure IT

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding Defence procurement

Commercial strategy

Translating technical solutions

Job description

A leading Defence Cyber Security Vendor is in search of a Head of Business Development to spearhead growth across UK Defence. This remote-first role demands a strategic leader with experience in Defence Business Development, capable of managing long sales cycles and building senior relationships within the MOD. The compensation package includes a basic salary of £100,000 - £120,000, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, all aimed at driving strategic impact in defence programmes.