Head of Business Development

Overview

In this leadership role you will steer the UK commercial growth strategy for a market-leading engineering manufacturer. You will build and manage a small BD team, secure high-value opportunities, and collaborate with design and engineering to shape future products. You’ll represent the business at industry events while expanding partnerships across sectors. This is a growth-focused position with impact across multiple industries and a clear path for progression.

Pay / Benefits

• Company bonus
• Progression
• Excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead UK commercial growth strategy
• Manage and develop a small Business Development team
• Develop and execute the national growth strategy
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Manage a strong commercial pipeline
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to shape future products
• Represent the business at industry events and stakeholder forums

Key requirements

• BD/Sales experience
• Background in Transport, Engineering, Construction, or public sector
• Proven track record of winning new business and managing commercial pipelines

• stakeholder engagement
• people leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• business development
• sales
• pipeline management

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