At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in aerospace and defence by managing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Company: Join Westworld Consulting, a dynamic firm specialising in aerospace and defence business development.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive salary, and the chance to travel across Europe.
- Other info: Ideal for ex-forces candidates looking to transition into a commercial role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace and defence sector while leveraging your industry expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in aerospace/defence with strong B2B business development skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Permanent | UK-based | Fully remote | 30-37.5 hours per week | Regular UK and European travel About Westworld Westworld Consulting is a small, established UK business development and representation firm specialising in the aerospace and defence sector.
We represent a portfolio of specialist engineering and manufacturing companies, predominantly based overseas and largely in the US, and develop their business with aerospace and defence customers across the UK and Europe.
We act as an extension of our principals’ commercial teams, supporting opportunities from initial identification through to contract award.
We are adding a Senior Business Development Manager to our European team.
The role This is a senior, hands-on business development role with equal responsibility for managing and developing an existing portfolio of clients (our principals) and generating new opportunities on their behalf.
- Manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio of specialist engineering and manufacturing principals.
- Identify and develop new aerospace and defence opportunities across the UK and European markets.
- Match principal capabilities with relevant customers, programmes, applications and requirements.
- Build relationships with senior contacts across engineering, procurement, programme management and commercial functions.
- Support opportunities from initial introduction and qualification through RFQ, proposal and contract award.
- Represent Westworld and its principals at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events in the UK and Europe.
- Work independently while keeping principals and Westworld colleagues well informed on opportunities, priorities and progress.
Regular travel is an important part of the role, so candidates should be UK-based and within easy reach of a major airport.
About you We are looking for someone who understands how aerospace and defence organisations buy, how their supply chains work and how to develop business credibly within the sector.
- Significant experience within aerospace and/or defence.
- A technical, engineering, programme or procurement background combined with proven B2B business development experience.
- Strong understanding of aerospace and defence supply chains and procurement processes.
- Credibility with senior engineering, commercial, programme and procurement people.
- Experience identifying opportunities, developing relationships and progressing complex B2B sales.
- Ability to work independently and manage a portfolio of clients and opportunities.
- Ex-forces candidates with relevant procurement or capability experience are also welcome.
The role particularly suits an experienced aerospace or defence professional who has moved into business development and wants to combine detailed industry knowledge with a commercially focused role
Senior Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defence in Bristol employer: Westworld Consulting
Westworld Consulting is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in the aerospace and defence sector. With a fully remote work model, flexible hours, and opportunities for regular travel across the UK and Europe, employees enjoy a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration. The company values its team members by providing them with the autonomy to manage client relationships while supporting their development through exposure to high-level industry contacts and projects.
