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