About the Role
The Defence Business Development Manager will be responsible for building Venta Global's presence in the UK and European defence sector, with a primary focus on securing product specifications on military vehicle platforms. The role is central to achieving Venta's strategic objective of becoming a key partner to leading defence primes.
Responsibilities
* Market development – ensuring Venta is a preferred supplier within military supply chains.
* Build and maintain strong networks and relationships with defence primes and industry influencers.
* Drive pipeline growth by winning new specifications for Venta products and delivering revenue growth targets aligned with the defence strategy.
* Represent Venta at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings and promote the Venta brand.
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Daily free lunch and refreshments
* Real, freshly ground coffee
* Access to Lifeworks perks and discount scheme
* Employee recognition and rewards
* Pleasant, rural location with onsite parking
* Additional holiday after 2 years of service
* Nest pension scheme
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with experience in the Defence sector, embodying our values of Keep it Real, Make it Happen, Own It and Bring the Zing. We seek a winning mindset who is professional and resilient to change.
Essential Skills
* Significant experience in business development within the defence vehicle sector.
* Strong, active network within UK and European defence primes.
* Demonstrated success in influencing specifications and securing new programme wins.
* Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders across technical and commercial functions.
* High level of commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Willingness to travel extensively, including traveling to Venta throughout the month; candidate may be based further afield in the UK.
Understanding of vehicle systems and integration is desired, but not essential.
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