Strategic BD Lead – Intelligence for Aerospace Defence

Outsmart Insight Ltd.; Greater London; À distance; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Outsmart Insight Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its client base at the intersection of emerging technology, strategy, and long-term client relationships. You will engage senior leaders across defence, aerospace and government, shaping pilots and long-term partnerships rather than traditional selling.

The role emphasizes autonomy, ambiguity tolerance, and credible engagement with technically sophisticated audiences, with remote and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years business development experience in senior client-facing, partnership, consulting or commercial roles.
• Track record of working with R&D-led or technology-driven organisations.
• Comfort operating without scripts, rigid playbooks or heavy supervision.
• Background in, or strong affinity for, science, engineering or technology.
• The judgement to balance patience with momentum.

Responsabilités

• Lead senior-level, consultative conversations with technically sophisticated clients.
• Develop new client relationships and expanding existing strategic accounts.
• Help clients define the right problem to explore before money is spent.
• Structure pilots and guide clients through how to buy, not just what to buy.
• Act as a trusted interface between deep technical insight and commercial outcomes.
• Feed market insight back into how we shape and position our services.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure credibility, quality and follow-through.

Connaissances

Senior-level conversations

BD experience

R&D/tech exposure

Autonomy & initiative

Patience with momentum

Description du poste

Outsmart Insight Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its client base at the intersection of emerging technology, strategy, and long-term client relationships. You will engage senior leaders across defence, aerospace and government, shaping pilots and long-term partnerships rather than traditional selling.

The role emphasizes autonomy, ambiguity tolerance, and credible engagement with technically sophisticated audiences, with remote and flexible working options available.