Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers (Junior & Senior) Defence & Communications

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Steatite Communications, a leading provider of advanced communications solutions including Wave Relay MANET systems, is looking to hire two Business Development Managers one Junior and one Senior to drive growth, build strong customer and partner relationships, and support high-impact projects in Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain long-term customer and partner relationships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Consult with clients to design solutions that meet technical and business needs.
• Support demonstrations, trials, events, and tradeshows.
• Travel for meetings and collaborative projects.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Junior Business Development Manager:

• 1 2 years relevant experience or strong potential to grow.
• Motivated, adaptable, and collaborative.

Senior Business Development Manager:

• 2 5 years relevant experience with a proven track record.
• Experience in Defence, Communications, or Intelligence preferred.

Desirable for both roles:

• Technical knowledge of networking, IP, RF, or MANET systems.
• Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Why Steatite Communications?

• Work with cutting-edge technology in an innovative, fast-moving environment.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Travel and work closely with clients across a variety of high-impact projects.
• Collaborative team culture with meaningful client engagement.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary package
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice)
• Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Our Recruitment process

1. Application Review- Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager

2. Initial Screening - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.

Interview candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience.

3. Assessment (if applicable):
Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position.

4. Offer and onboarding- Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.

We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.

Apply Now: Send your CV and covering letter indicating Junior or Senior