Business Development Manager
Job Title:
Business Development Manager
Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Monday - Friday
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000
Overview:
Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager in a fast paced environment to support continued growth, drive new opportunities, and strengthen long-term customer relationships within a highly technical and precision-led industry.
Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, energy, automotive, and scientific sectors
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients
- Manage the full sales pipeline, including forecasting, reporting, and opportunity tracking
- Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to develop technical proposals and quotations
- Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings
- Develop a strong understanding of client requirements to deliver tailored engineering solutions
Key Skills of a Business Development Manager
- Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within precision engineering or CNC machining
- Strong technical understanding of machining processes and the ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Commercially aware with a proactive, self-motivated approach
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise effectively
Benefits
- Opportunity to influence growth strategy within a respected engineering business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities