Job Title: Business Development Director
Location: Warrington, UK
Experience: 20+ years
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Director to drive growth across industrial, pharmaceutical, clean technology, and defence markets. The role requires a senior professional with a proven track record in identifying, developing, and securing high-value business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy across target sectors, aligning with corporate goals.
* Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities with both new and existing clients.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, key decision-makers, and industry stakeholders.
* Lead proposal development, tender submissions, and contract negotiations for complex and high-value projects.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams (technical, operations, marketing) to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and sector developments to identify growth opportunities.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to business development managers and sales teams.
* Contribute to strategic planning and advise senior leadership on market entry, expansion, and diversification.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 20+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience, ideally in industrial, pharma, clean tech, or defence sectors, ideally worked in various.
* Strong track record of securing multi-million-pound contracts and developing strategic partnerships.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
* Sector expertise in one or more of industrial, pharmaceutical, clean technology, or defence markets.
* Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and quality standards in target sectors.
* Experience working in a matrixed or international organisation.
* Proven ability to develop long-term strategic plans and implement them successfully.
Compensation & Benefits:
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
* Pension and health benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth in high-value sectors.