* Business Development Manager – Defence & Aerospace
* Location: UK (Field-Based)
* 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 solutions into the defence sector, or CNC machining services into aerospace & defence
* 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
* What’s on Offer
* Basic Salary: Up to £70,000
* Bonus: 20% performance-related bonus
* Company Car: Choice of car or car allowance up to £780 per month
* Pension Scheme
* Life Insurance
* 26 Days Holiday + option to buy additional days
* Wellness Programme
* Profit Sharing Scheme
* Share Save Scheme
* Eyecare Scheme
* 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.