Business Development Manager
Advanced Composites | Defence
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare
Are you a commercially driven business development professional with experience selling advanced manufacturing solutions into aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport or advanced engineering markets?
We are recruiting for an innovative composites manufacturing business that is experiencing significant growth within the rapidly expanding UAV and defence sectors.
The company specialises in advanced composite manufacturing and partners with customers throughout the product development journey, supporting the transition from prototype concepts through to scalable production.
The Role
This is a strategic new business role focused on developing opportunities across emerging UAV manufacturers, defence organisations and advanced engineering customers.
You will:
- Develop and execute new business growth strategies
- Identify and secure opportunities within UAV and defence markets
- Build relationships with engineering, procurement and programme teams
- Understand customer technical requirements and develop manufacturing solutions
- Support customers with design-for-manufacture and production scale-up discussions
- Work closely with technical and manufacturing teams to develop proposals
- Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitions
About You
We are keen to speak with individuals who have:
- Proven success in business development, technical sales or account acquisition
- Experience selling engineering, manufacturing or technical solutions
- Knowledge of composites, advanced materials, aerospace, defence, polymers, additive manufacturing or related sectors
- The ability to understand technical manufacturing processes and communicate effectively with engineers
- Strong networking, relationship-building and hunting skills
- A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
Why Apply?
- Join a growing business operating in one of the fastest-growing sectors within advanced manufacturing
- Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and market development
- Exposure to cutting-edge UAV and defence programmes
- Collaborative, agile and innovative culture
- Excellent scope for long-term career development
Location:
Hybrid working with regular attendance at the UK manufacturing facility (minimum two days per week).
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Business Development Manager in Hungerford employer: Morgan Ryder
Join a leading engineering business that values innovation and growth, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company EV, pension, and up to 5 weeks' holiday. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to build your own territory in the dynamic Aerospace and Defence sectors while enjoying a flexible home-based role that promotes autonomy and a supportive work culture. This is an excellent chance for those looking to advance their careers in technical sales with a reputable company committed to diversity and inclusion.
