Strategic Defence BD Leader - Weapons & Munitions

QinetiQ Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bristol is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the weapons and munitions portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the sector and a robust network in defense contracting. This role involves developing sales strategies and managing relationships with key clients to ensure substantial order intake and long-term business success. Competitive benefits and a focus on innovation are part of the attractive package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the weapons and munitions domain of at least 5 years.
• Demonstrable experience in a sales/business development role at a management level.
• Proficiency in a second European language is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a sales strategy.
• Develop and drive an annual order intake of c£15M+.
• Foster relationships with customers and strategic partners.

Skills

Experience in weapons and munitions

Sales management

Business development

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Education

Demonstrable experience in a sales/business development management role

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Bristol is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in the weapons and munitions portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the sector and a robust network in defense contracting. This role involves developing sales strategies and managing relationships with key clients to ensure substantial order intake and long-term business success. Competitive benefits and a focus on innovation are part of the attractive package.