Strategic Business Development Leader - UAV & Defence

Morgan Ryder Associates

London Borough of Hackney

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth in the UAV, defence and advanced engineering sectors. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships and translate customer needs into manufacturing solutions.

Hybrid role with regular attendance at the UK facility, collaborating with engineering teams to shape proposals and support scale-up discussions.

Qualifications

Proven success in business development, technical sales or account acquisition.
Experience selling engineering, manufacturing or technical solutions.
Knowledge of composites, advanced materials, aerospace, defence, polymers, additive manufacturing or related sectors.
Ability to understand technical manufacturing processes and communicate effectively with engineers.
Strong networking, relationship-building and hunting skills.
Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute new business growth strategies.
Identify and secure opportunities within UAV and defence markets.
Build relationships with engineering, procurement and programme teams.
Understand customer technical requirements and develop manufacturing solutions.
Support customers with design-for-manufacture and production scale-up discussions.
Work closely with technical and manufacturing teams to develop proposals.
Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitions.