Business Development Manager
Aerospace Defence Advanced Engineering
Package
Base salary in the region of £75,000 (D.O.E)
Uncapped commission with significant earning potential (£120k OTE)
Car allowance or travel reimbursement
Private medical and pension
Remote-based with regular site and customer engagementStirling Warrington is exclusively supporting a high-integrity engineering manufacturer supplying complex, safety-critical components into regulated markets across the UK and Europe.
This is a senior commercial appointment for an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven background in technically complex sales environments. The role offers genuine influence over commercial strategy, customer engagement, and long-term growth.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of identifying and securing new business while developing long-term strategic relationships with key customers across aerospace, defence, automotive, and adjacent regulated sectors. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape market positioning and future growth direction.
Key Focus Areas
Securing new, high-value opportunities within regulated engineering markets
Building trusted relationships with engineering, procurement, and senior stakeholders
Representing full end-to-end manufacturing capabilities including complex castings, CNC machining, assembly, NDT, and metallurgical services
Leading commercial negotiations and contract closure
Supporting bid activity and complex technical proposals
Ensuring smooth transition from sale to engineering and operationsAbout You
You are a commercially driven professional with experience selling complex engineered solutions into high-specification environments.
Background likely to include:
Business development or technical sales within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, or similar sectors
Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 supply chains
A strong track record of winning and developing strategic accounts
Comfortable navigating long sales cycles and technical detail
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
If this aligns with your background and you’d welcome a discreet conversation, please get in touch. Chatan Makan – – (phone number removed)
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