Job Description
Business Development Manager - 4 day compressed working weekLocation: South Lakes (Hybrid / Field-Based) - 2 days office per month after training. Must be able to be onsite during first 3 to 6 months.Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + £525 monthly car allowance + bonus
Butler Rose Lancashire & Cumbria are exclusively appointed to support our client in their search for an Aerospace Business Development Manager. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth within a highly innovative and technically advanced engineering organisation operating within the aerospace sector.
This is a pivotal role focused on driving sales growth across the UK, Europe, and Rest of World markets (excluding the US), with a strong emphasis on developing and expanding business within the military aerospace sector.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will take ownership of both new business development and strategic account management. You will play a critical role in expanding market presence by selling complex, high-value engineering solutions into aerospace platforms.
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the aerospace sales cycle, where design and qualification phases can extend over multiple years. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities early, nurturing long-term relationships, and converting them into sustainable revenue streams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading all sales activities into the aerospace and defence sectors
* Developing and executing strategic sales plans with clear growth targets
* Building and managing key customer relationships across OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
* Driving new business acquisition while growing existing accounts
* Navigating complex, long sales cycles within aerospace programmes
* Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver integrated technical solutions
* Maintaining accurate pipeline and forecasting data via CRM systems
* Ensuring compliance with export regulations and international standards
About You
To be successful in this role, you must combine strong commercial acumen with a solid technical foundation.
Essential requirements:
* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
* Proven experience selling technical products or systemsinto the aerospace sector is essential.
* Demonstrable success in both new business development and account management
* Experience managing long and complex sales cycles
* Strong understanding of engineering-led solutions and applications
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Desirable:
* Experience working with defence organisations or MoD
* Knowledge of export controls / ITAR regulations
* Background in electronic systems, lighting, or electro-mechanical products
What's on Offer
* Company bonus
* 5.5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
* £525 per month car allowance
* Free on-site parking
* Private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Compressed 4-day working week available
* Flexible, hybrid working - manage your own diary across client visits, home working, and head office
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking engineering business at a time of significant expansion within the aerospace sector. You will play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy and delivering cutting-edge solutions into mission-critical environments.
All applications are exclusively managed by Lindsey Tremble, Director at Butler Rose.To be considered, please reach out directly for a confidential discussion
#IND-LL-25
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.