About the Opportunity
A leading organisation within the advanced manufacturing and aerospace sector is seeking a driven and commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager. This role will shape growth across the UK and European aerospace ecosystem, engaging with high-profile OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key industry stakeholders to unlock new strategic opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical understanding and the ability to build meaningful relationships within a rapidly evolving, high-performance engineering environment.
What's on Offer
A comprehensive benefits package is available, including:
- Competitive annual salary
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Equity/stock options
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
- Opportunity to work within a high-growth, innovation-led environment
- International travel opportunities across Europe and the UK
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will:
- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, engine manufacturers, and MRO organisations
- Develop and execute a structured business development strategy across the UK and European aerospace markets
- Build and manage a high-value pipeline using disciplined sales methodologies
- Establish and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders including engineering leads, programme managers, and procurement teams
- Lead commercial engagements from initial contact through to contract negotiation and closure
- Represent the business at key industry events, exhibitions, and conferences
- Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions
- Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasting, and pipeline tracking
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within aerospace programmes and funding initiatives
- Contribute to overall revenue growth and strategic expansion objectives
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in business development or technical sales within aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or composites
- Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains, OEM structures, and long sales cycle environments
- A demonstrable track record of winning and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals
- The ability to engage confidently with both commercial and technical stakeholders
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- A highly disciplined and structured approach to pipeline and account management
- Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 30-40%) across the UK and Europe
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with composite materials or advanced manufacturing processes
- Understanding of aerospace certification and qualification standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP)
- Familiarity with European aerospace procurement and onboarding processes
- Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Pipedrive or similar)
- Existing network within the aerospace or advanced engineering sectors
