Senior Business Development Lead – Advanced Composites

HR Duo, Ltd.; Old Dalby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Composites is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across automotive, aerospace and high-value engineering sectors. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will drive end-to-end sales from initial contact to contract award, collaborating with engineering and operations to deliver competitive proposals.

You will build and maintain a robust pipeline, travel throughout the UK, and represent KS Composites at industry events and

Qualifications

• Experience selling in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop strategic partnerships.
• Experience in high-value, technical sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across engineering sectors.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers and projects.
• Lead commercial proposals with engineering, estimating and operations teams.
• Support RFQs, tenders and quotations with technical and commercial input.
• Represent KS Composites at meetings and exhibitions in the UK.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical sales

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM proficiency

UK travel

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

KS Composites is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across automotive, aerospace and high-value engineering sectors. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will drive end-to-end sales from initial contact to contract award, collaborating with engineering and operations to deliver competitive proposals.

You will build and maintain a robust pipeline, travel throughout the UK, and represent KS Composites at industry events and