Are you a seasoned Business Development professional with a passion for the maritime defence sector? This is your chance to take on a pivotal role, driving growth and success in operational services and support within the UK maritime market.
Locations: West London, Buckinghamshire, or Weymouth
As the Business Development Manager, you'll work closely with the Segment Lead to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, leveraging your industry expertise and a wealth of organisational capabilities to achieve success.
What You'll Do
* Develop and nurture industry relationships to anticipate and respond to competition, pricing, and market trends.
* Manage a pipeline of opportunities using Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
* Identify areas of potential sales growth and convert these into meaningful leads and opportunities.
* Drive revenue growth, expand markets, and meet financial objectives.
* Collaborate across the sales and marketing functions to support broader business goals.
* Propose new offerings or improvements to existing sales and marketing efforts.
* Represent the company at domestic and occasional international meetings to secure business opportunities.
What We're Looking For
* A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and relevant leadership experience.
* A proven track record in business development.
* Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to navigate complex customer environments.
* Willingness to travel as required to fulfil the role.
* Ability to hold and maintain security clearance.
Why Join?
The company value flexibility and recognise that work-life balance is crucial. That’s why they offer:
* A hybrid working model, with a 9-day fortnight option available.
* Flexible start and finish times and the option for compressed hours or part-time arrangements.
* Time off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to 1 day per month.
Take the helm and shape the future of maritime defence! If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!