Business Development Manager - CNC Precision Engineering Services
Location: UK (Field-Based)- covering the south
Salary: Up to £70,000 Basic + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within the Defence and Aerospace sectors, selling high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions into Tier 1, Tier 2, and OEM customers.
This is a strategic, field-based role focused on developing new relationships, managing key procurement stakeholders, and securing long-term manufacturing contracts. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, influencing technical and commercial decision-makers, and converting complex engineered solution sales.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, target, and win new business within defence and aerospace markets
Sell CNC machining services and engineered manufacturing solutions
Engage and build strong relationships with Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Directors, and Engineering leads
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award
Develop strategic account plans for key target customers
Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets
The Ideal Candidate
Proven track record of selling engineered CNC machining services into any sector
Experience dealing with procurement and supply chain stakeholders
Strong commercial negotiation and closing skills
Technical understanding of precision engineering and CNC machining processes
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously
Experience managing long and complex sales cycles
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering business with strong capabilities in CNC machining and engineered manufacturing solutions. This is a genuine opportunity to shape growth within key defence and aerospace markets, with autonomy, support, and excellent earning potential.
If you are an ambitious, technically credible sales professional looking to make an impact in a high-value engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.
y to shape and influence commercial strategy within a growing businessAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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