Business Development Manager

Sales/Business Development Manager Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Security Clearance: BPSS preferred We are working with a well-established engineering group based in Stockport, supplying high-value precision tooling to the aerospace, defence, nuclear, and space sectors. Operating from a 6.5-acre facility, the company has over 70 years of experience delivering turnkey engineering solutions, from concept through to full-scale manufacturing. They are looking to appoint a Sales/Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and key account development. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships Identify and pursue new business opportunities in core and adjacent markets Support bid and proposal activity alongside technical and estimating teams Monitor key commercial metrics, including quote volumes and conversion rates Contribute to continuous improvement of sales and supply chain processes Support wider strategic planning and profitability initiatives Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events, and exhibitions Requirements Strong commercial background within defence and aerospace sectors Established network across UKMOD programmes and associated supply chains Proven track record in technical sales and key account management Confident in leading bids and developing compelling commercial proposals Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills Able to travel within the UK and Europe when required What's on Offer Opportunity to join a respected engineering group with a strong reputation in the industry Involvement in complex, high-value projects across strategic sectors Collaborative, supportive working environment with room for progression To express interest or find out more, please apply with your CV and we'll be in touch for a confidential discussion.

Location: Stockport, North West, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025