Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Dorset

Salary: 60 - 70k DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

I'm working with an established engineering business that's looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive growth and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys opening doors, building long-term relationships and developing strategic opportunities rather than simply selling products. You'll play a key role in identifying new business, developing customer relationships and helping shape future projects from the earliest stages.

What you'll be doing as Business Development Manager

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across defence, maritime and engineering markets.
• Building strong relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders.
• Keeping a close eye on market trends, competitor activity and future programmes.
• Attending industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings to raise the company's profile.
• Qualifying opportunities and managing a healthy pipeline of future business.
• Working closely with bid, engineering and operational teams to support successful tender submissions.
• Developing partnership opportunities with suppliers and strategic collaborators.
• Supporting marketing activity including case studies, presentations and customer-facing material.
• Helping influence business growth strategy through market intelligence and customer insight.

What our client are looking for in the role as Business Development Manager

• Previous Business Development experience within defence, engineering, maritime or complex technical industries.
• A proven track record of winning or developing new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines, forecasting and opportunity planning.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work independently.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting bids, proposals or capture activities.
• An engineering or technical background.
• Knowledge of defence procurement or government-funded programmes.
• Experience working with strategic partners or supply chains.
• Marketing or brand awareness experience.

What's on offer as Business Development Manager

• Competitive salary from 60,000 - 70k plus basic salary DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and cycle purchase
• A supportive business with genuine opportunities for progression and involvement in exciting, high-profile projects.

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in defence, engineering or maritime and you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business growth, I'd love to hear from you.

TJENG