At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities in RF and wireless tech.
- Company: Innovative engineering firm with expertise in cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on innovation and market expansion.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming complex tech into valuable solutions across diverse industries.
- Qualifications: Strong background in business development and technical understanding of RF systems.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an accomplished business development professional with a strong technical understanding of RF systems, wireless communications, sensing or radar?
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the commercial growth of an innovative, technology-led engineering business with world-class expertise across RF, antenna design, high-frequency electronics, digital signal processing and embedded systems .
Working across diverse markets including industrial, automotive, utilities, healthcare, security, consumer technology and space , you will be responsible for identifying and converting new commercial opportunities outside the traditional defence sector.
This is not simply a sales role.
You will act as the critical bridge between advanced engineering capability and customer needs , shaping propositions, opening new markets and turning complex technical challenges into high-value commercial opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing Own and grow a high-quality business development pipeline, consistently delivering against ambitious revenue and growth targets.
Identify, qualify and develop new opportunities across RF, communications, sensing and radar applications.
Build relationships with senior decision-makers, technology leaders and commercial stakeholders across target industries.
Develop compelling value propositions that translate sophisticated RF and sensing technologies into clear customer and business benefits.
Understand customers’ strategic, commercial and technology challenges, and identify where specialist engineering capability can create genuine value.
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to shape customer solutions, proposals and commercial strategies.
Lead customer meetings, technical-commercial presentations, negotiations and opportunity development.
Develop and execute targeted sales campaigns to open new markets and generate significant new business.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies to identify new routes to growth.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and commercial intelligence.
Represent the business at relevant industry events, conferences and trade shows.
Contribute to the commercialisation of innovative technologies and products, from early-stage R
Senior Business Development Manager - Defence - Cambridgeshire Hybrid - Permanent Role employer: SoCode Recruitment
At SoCode Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in the vibrant tech hub of Cambridgeshire, we offer competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday and a travel allowance, alongside significant opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly evolving field of security solutions. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise in C++ and Rust while supporting your career development in a hybrid working environment.
