Business Development Manager Location: Home-based / Midlands / Darwen (site visits as required) Reporting to: Business Development Director Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience car / car allowance and benefits Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing organisation. The role will play a key part in expanding market presence across the Midlands and beyond, with a strategic focus on positioning the business as a preferred manufacturing partner to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will be responsible for delivering a robust sales strategy, developing new business opportunities, and strengthening existing customer relationships within the aerospace, defence, and precision engineering sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a regional business development and sales strategy aligned with company objectives Generate, qualify, and convert new business leads, with a strong “hunter” mindset Revitalise dormant accounts and grow revenue from existing customers Act as the primary commercial contact for customers, representing the voice of the customer internally Manage the full sales lifecycle, including RFQs, bid/no-bid decisions, pricing, contract reviews, and commercial negotiations Prepare and submit sales proposals and quotations, ensuring technical and commercial accuracy Maintain accurate customer sales profiles, forecasts, and KPIs, including win/loss data and profitability Provide solution-focused technical advice relating to CNC machining and precision engineered components Support new product introduction activities, including handover to operations and monitoring through contract life Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through regular engagement and site visits Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events Ensure all activities are conducted in line with company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems Skills, Experience & Attributes Proven experience in business development or technical sales within aerospace manufacturing, machining, automotive, aeronautical, or defence sectors Strong understanding of bespoke CNC machined components and precision engineering processes Experience working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers Knowledge of quality and regulatory frameworks (e.g. AS9100, FAIR, ISO 9001) Commercially astute with the ability to assess business cases and negotiate effectively Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Highly self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing workload autonomously Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Willingness to travel, with a full UK driving licence and valid passport Benefits Competitive and negotiable salary (DOE) Company car or car allowance Hybrid working Generous annual leave (based on 4-day week) Occupational Health provision Health Care Cash Plan Life Assurance Employee Referral Scheme About Us We are a build-to-print aerospace engineering specialist with capabilities across metallics & fabrication, composites, surface treatments, and assemblies. Operating from a modern centre of excellence, we support leading aerospace and defence OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, delivering long-term partnerships built on quality, precision, and reliability.