Junior Business Development Manager – Defence & Communications
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Are you ready to launch your career in Defence communications?
Steatite Communications is a market leader in advanced communications solutions, including Wave Relay® MANET systems. We are looking for a Junior Business Development Manager to join our growing team and help drive growth in the Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors.
What You Will Do:
* Build and nurture relationships with Defence and commercial clients.
* Identify new business opportunities and support the sales process.
* Consult with clients to design solutions that meet technical and operational requirements.
* Support product demonstrations, trials, events, and tradeshows.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Travel to meet clients and partners as required.
Who You Are:
You need a blend of technical knowledge, sales and business development experience, project and client management skills, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Experience in Defence or commercial sectors is a big advantage.
* 1–2 years’ relevant experience, or a strong potential to grow into the role.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly, listen actively, and adapt communication to different stakeholders.
* Excellent at problem-solving/solution design: experience translating client requirements into practical, feasible solutions.
* Presentation & demonstration skills: ability to showcase products, explain technical features, and answer questions confidently.
* Motivated, adaptable, and ready to learn in a fast-paced Defence environment.
* Ideally have a background in Defence, ex-Armed Forces, or Defence communications.
* Understanding Tactical Communications systems and their deployment across Defence.
* Networking skills: ability to build professional networks and leverage them for business opportunities.
Desirable:
* Technical knowledge of networking, IP, RF, or MANET systems.
* Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance.
* Clean UK driving licence.
Why Join Steatite Communications?
* Work on cutting-edge communications technology in Defence and commercial projects.
* Career development opportunities in a growing, innovative company.
* Travel and work closely with clients on high-impact projects.
* Collaborative, supportive team culture with meaningful client engagement.
What we offer in return
* Competitive salary package
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Discretionary bonus
* Pension scheme – 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice)
* Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service
* Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
* Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships
* Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Our Recruitment process
* Application Review– Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager
* Initial Screening – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.
* Interview – candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience.
* Assessment (if applicable):
* Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position.
* Offer and onboarding– Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.
We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.
Apply Now: Send your CV