Business Development Manager in Nottingham

Rather than selling proprietary products, you will be representing the client's build-to-print manufacturing capability, working directly from customer designs and specifications.\\n\\nWhat's in it for you?\\n\\n * £40,000 – £55,000 basic salary (dependent on experience and location)\\n\\n * Company car allowance\\n\\n * Commission structure (performance related incentives, uncapped)\\n\\n * Flexible working – 1 day per week required onsite\\n\\n * Opportunity to grow with the business and shape the commercial function\\n\\n * Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, healthcare, appraisals and much more\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\n * Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities within aerospace, nuclear and defence markets\\n\\n * Manage and grow existing customer accounts, focusing on long-term partnerships\\n\\n * Act as a key commercial interface between customers and internal engineering teams\\n\\n * Maintain a strong and accurate sales pipeline aligned to company targets\\n\\n * Represent the client at customer meetings, trade shows, and relevant industry events\\n\\n * Provide market and customer insight to support strategic decision-making\\n\\n * Contribute to structured sales processes and regular reporting\\n\\nAbout You\\nWe are keen to speak with candidates who bring energy, credibility, and commercial curiosity to the role. You are likely to have:\\n\\n * 5–10 years’ experience in business development, sales, or client account management\\n\\n * Exposure to aerospace, nuclear and/or defence environments (highly desirable)\\n\\n * Strong understanding of build-to-print manufacturing and working from customer designs is essential\\n\\n * Knowledge of machining, additive machining, 3D printing, fabrication or complex assembly is desirable\\n\\n * Confidence operating with long sales cycles and complex stakeholder groups\\n\\n * A proactive, relationship-led approach with a genuine interest in customer engagement\\n\\nWhy join?\\n\\nYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace, nuclear and defence supply chain.\\n\\nAbout us:\\n\\nEMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.\\nWe’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role\\n\\nPlease note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates