Business Development Manager - Defence

Our client, a leading provider of thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality products in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based within the defence, security, and government markets and presents an exciting opportunity for someone with a military background.

Experience in defence procurement is desirable along with an understanding of proposal/contract management and customer relationship management within the military and government sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building, managing, and growing relationships with key European military and government agencies, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.

The role will involve frequent travel within the UK and Europe, with flexibility around working from home and occasional working from their Head Office.

• Building, managing, and growing relationships with key European military and government agencies
• Identifying new business opportunities within the defence sector
• Delivering strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets
• Managing proposals and contracts in alignment with defence procurement processes
• Ensuring excellent customer relationship management
• Frequent travel within the UK and Europe to meet with clients and stakeholders
• Flexibility to work from home with occasional visits to the Head Office in Waterbeach, Cambridge

• Experience in sales, particularly within the defence sector
• Military background, with an understanding of the needs and operations of military and government agencies
• Desirable experience in defence procurement
• Understanding of proposal and contract management
• Strong customer relationship management skills
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK and Europe

• Permanent position with a leading provider in the defence sector
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge thermal imaging and night vision technology
• Flexibility around working from home
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager with a military background looking for a new opportunity to further your career within the defence sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's team.