Business Development Manager

Salary: Competitive depending on experience | Exceptional benefits - listed below | Derby - Hybrid | Permanent 

We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a growing and ambitious team at a pivotal stage in its journey.

Want to be part of a business that is disrupting the national security market? Our client is a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company delivering innovative encryption and secure communications solutions to some of the country's most demanding customers. Combining deep technical expertise with an agile, customer-focused approach, they are challenging the status quo and proving that world-class capability can come from a dynamic and ambitious SME.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive order intake and revenue growth in a complex environment. You’ll be focused on creating new opportunities and owning them through to contract closure to grow our existing business. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to identify where we should be focusing and help build a pipeline that delivers on our long term strategic objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets.

• Building and managing your own sales pipeline, converting opportunities into orders.

• Developing relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision-makers.

• Navigating complex organisations, buying structures and funding environments.

• Working closely with technical teams and senior leadership to shape and secure strategic opportunities.

• Prioritising high-value prospects to support long-term business growth.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience selling into Defence and National Security organisations.

• A track record of generating new business and building a pipeline from scratch.

• Experience managing complex, long sales cycles.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

• A self-starter with the drive and resilience to take ownership and deliver results.

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave 

• Company pension 

• 4x Death in service

• EV car scheme 

• Benefit platform with high street discounts 

If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today.