Strategic Defence & Aerospace CNC Solutions BDM

Morgan Ryder Associates; West of England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new growth in Defence and Aerospace, selling high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions to Tier 1/2 and OEM customers. This field-based role rewards strategic account development and long-term contracts.

You will identify opportunities, influence decision-makers, and lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award, with autonomy, support, and strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience selling CNC machining services into defence/aerospace
• Experience dealing with procurement and supply chain stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with ability to manage long, complex sales cycles

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business within defence and aerospace markets
• Sell CNC machining services and engineered manufacturing solutions
• Engage and build relationships with Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Directors, and Engineering leads
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award
• Develop strategic account plans for key target customers
• Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets

Skills

New business development

Procurement & supply chain

Negotiation & closing

Technical CNC machining knowledge

Self-motivated autonomous work

Long sales cycle management

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new growth in Defence and Aerospace, selling high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions to Tier 1/2 and OEM customers. This field-based role rewards strategic account development and long-term contracts.

You will identify opportunities, influence decision-makers, and lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award, with autonomy, support, and strong earning potential.