Strategic BD Manager – Defense & Gov (Hybrid)

Precept Recruit; Belper CP; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

4x Death in service

EV car scheme

Benefit platform with high street disc

Job summary

Precept Recruit is partnering with a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company to recruit a Business Development Manager in Derby. The role concentrates on creating new opportunities, building relationships, and opening doors across government and defence to drive pipeline growth in a complex procurement environment.

You will work with senior leadership to identify priorities, shape opportunities with technical and leadership teams, and navigate long sales cycles, delivering value in secure

Qualifications

• Experience selling into defence and national security organisations.
• Proven ability to generate pipeline from scratch.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of growth areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline from early stage engagement
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers
• Navigate complex organisations and map buying and funding environments
• Qualify opportunities and prioritise high value prospects
• Work closely with technical and leadership teams to shape opportunities

Job description

Precept Recruit is partnering with a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company to recruit a Business Development Manager in Derby. The role concentrates on creating new opportunities, building relationships, and opening doors across government and defence to drive pipeline growth in a complex procurement environment.

You will work with senior leadership to identify priorities, shape opportunities with technical and leadership teams, and navigate long sales cycles, delivering value in secure