Defence Air Industry Business Development Manager

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

UK
Base: £75,000 – £90,000; bonus/equity: bonus schem...
Hybrid
Established relationships defence air sector
Led large-scale commercial contracts
Created diverse supply chains
You will take responsibility for growing a profitable portfolio of clients, shaping sector strategy, and overseeing high-value bids

Job Summary

  • You will take responsibility for growing a profitable portfolio of clients, shaping sector strategy, and overseeing high-value bids.
  • We combine deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver innovative solutions across defence, aerospace, and complex engineering sectors.
  • Along with a generous compensation package, we provide these additional benefits: Happy To Talk Flexible Working, 25 days' holiday entitlement, Holiday purchase scheme, Company pension scheme, Targeted professional development, Life assurance, Private healthcare membership, Bonus scheme linked into company performance, Paid membership fees to a professional institution, Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle leasing scheme, Share purchase scheme, Season rail ticket loan.

Matching Summary

You will take responsibility for growing a profitable portfolio of clients, shaping sector strategy, and overseeing high-value bids.

Salary

Base: £75,000 – £90,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonus scheme linked into company performance; Benefits: Happy To Talk Flexible Working, 25 days' holiday entitlement, Holiday purchase scheme, Company pension scheme, Targeted professional development, Life assurance, Private healthcare membership, Paid membership fees to a professional institution, Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle leasing scheme, Share purchase scheme, Season rail ticket loan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Established relationships Defence Air sector
  • Led large-scale commercial contracts
  • Created diverse supply chains
  • Turn technical capability into client value
  • Own client relationships and bid processes
  • Identify capability and capacity growth

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic insight and deep technical knowledge
  • Venture-led growth experience
  • Effective communicator across senior levels

Key Requirements

  • Deep market knowledge Defence Air
  • Key relationships Defence Air
  • Experience securing large-scale contracts
  • Experience leading large-scale contracts
  • Solid commercial acumen
  • Experience managing supply chains
  • Required to undergo pre-employment screening
  • Required to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting

Work Rights

UK National Security Vetting clearance required

Tailored Resume

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