Senior Business Development Manager

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for its Aerospace sector. This role involves accelerating growth through strategic initiatives and direct industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in Aerospace, strong networking skills, and the ability to effectively communicate proposals. Must hold a full UK driving licence. Join us in driving innovation and transformation within the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Aerospace with a solution-based selling approach.
• Ability to navigate complex environments and build multi-million-pound sales pipelines.
• Experience engaging with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across Aerospace and the Future Mobility sector.
• Identify opportunities within existing accounts and new markets.
• Develop and maintain strategic/key account plans.

Skills

Consultative selling approach

Networking in Aerospace

Strong written communication

Agile mindset

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager – Aerospace

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across our Aerospace sector as part of the broader Future Mobility activity, focusing on direct industrial projects and collaborative research & development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across Aerospace and the wider Future Mobility sector.
• Identify opportunities within existing accounts and new markets to create mutual value.
• Understand customers’ technological and strategic roadmaps, needs, and requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic/key account plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver world‑class outcomes.
• Generate leads, manage pipeline, and report from opportunity identification to closing.

Qualifications

• Consultative, solution‑based selling approach with a proven track record in Aerospace.
• Commercially driven with ability to navigate complex environments and deliver results.
• Strong network within the Aerospace industry, engaged at senior levels.
• Proven track record of building and closing multi‑million‑pound sales pipelines.
• Excellent written communication skills, especially in developing compelling proposals.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management.
• Ability to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and understand engineering concepts.
• Proactive, agile mindset with a passion for innovation and transformation.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Miller–Heiman or structured sales methodologies.
• Understanding of engineering, manufacturing or change management challenges.
• Degree in Business or Engineering (MBA a plus).
• Experience working in R&D or innovation‑led environments.
• Experience working across public and private sector partnerships.

Must hold a full UK driving licence.