Do you have a good base level of knowledge about the global defence industry? Are you comfortable with a technical sale for a highly engineered technical product? Would you like to work with some of the most innovative technology in the market? This could be the role for you! Our client, a high technology engineering business operating in the defence market, seek to appoint a Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director the appointed Business Development Manager will identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into sales to meet the company targets for growth and profitability. It is important that you have a technical background covering electronic development for defence markets. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading engineering business with a great R&D team. There's lots of great products that customers do want to buy! Technical Sales Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering / Defence * Establish and maintain relationships with designated existing and prospective customers * Communicate new product propositions to existing and prospective customers * Plan, prepare and deliver responses (inclusive of presentations) to existing and prospective customers * Maintain Customer Relationship Management database accurately and in a timely manner and produce a monthly sales report * Promote and develop corporate image and reputation and contribute to overall business development plan * Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedback Technical Sales Manager - Skills and Abilities - Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager / BDM / Account Manager / Electronics / Engineering / Defence * Degree qualified (or equivalent) * Experience selling advanced technology and complex engineered systems * Proven track record in a technical sales role within defence market. Often you'll liaise directly with other engineers (and purchasing and leadership posts too) * Excellent proposal presentation skills * Confident working in an autonomous role (you'll get supported but will be relied on to be the self-starter the team needs) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues at all levels Technical Sales Manager, Engineering, New Business, Technical Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Defence This is an excellent role offering generous compensation for the right person. If you're right for this role then you'll recognise it's an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now