About the Opportunity
A leading organisation within the advanced manufacturing and aerospace sector is seeking a driven and commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager. This role will shape growth across the UK and European aerospace ecosystem, engaging with high-profile OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key industry stakeholders to unlock new strategic opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical understanding and the ability to build meaningful relationships within a rapidly evolving, high-performance engineering environment.
What's on Offer
A comprehensive benefits package is available, including:
Competitive annual salary
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Equity/stock options
Career development and progression opportunities
Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Opportunity to work within a high-growth, innovation-led environment
International travel opportunities across Europe and the UK
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will:
Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, engine manufacturers, and MRO organisations
Develop and execute a structured business development strategy across the UK and European aerospace markets
Build and manage a high-value pipeline using disciplined sales methodologies
Establish and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders including engineering leads, programme managers, and procurement teams
Lead commercial engagements from initial contact through to contract negotiation and closure
Represent the business at key industry events, exhibitions, and conferences
Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions
Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasting, and pipeline tracking
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within aerospace programmes and funding initiatives
Contribute to overall revenue growth and strategic expansion objectives
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Proven experience in business development or technical sales within aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or composites
Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains, OEM structures, and long sales cycle environments
A demonstrable track record of winning and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals
The ability to engage confidently with both commercial and technical stakeholders
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
A highly disciplined and structured approach to pipeline and account management
Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 30-40%) across the UK and Europe
Desirable Experience
Experience working with composite materials or advanced manufacturing processes
Understanding of aerospace certification and qualification standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP)
Familiarity with European aerospace procurement and onboarding processes
Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Pipedrive or similar)
Existing network within the aerospace or advanced engineering sectors