Senior Business Development Manager - Defence

Senior Business Development Manager - DefenceWorking on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities.As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP''s land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction.Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DEandS, BAE, Babcock, QinetiQ and other key integrators, as well as SME''s and other organisations.Recognising the prominence of their existing operations close to UK maritime/water locations, as well as the considerable land and facilities development opportunities which exist in secure relating locations, the Senior Business Development Manager will specifically:- Develop and deliver ABP''s Defence commercial strategy aligned with regional and group priorities.- Identify market opportunities related to Defence estate, ship ..... full job details .....