Defence Business Development & Sales Manager
CV-LibraryCB10, Great Chesterford, EssexpermanentPosted: 18 September 2026
Apply NowDefence Business Development & Sales Manager. A Business Development Manager with proven success in Defence, Space/ Aerospace, Maritime or adjacent technology sales, who can bring technical credibility and a strong understanding of the latest UK Defence ecosystem will own and drive the full sales life-cycle within a thriving Consultancy, building trusted relationships across Defence SME’s, military commands, government stakeholders and specialist technology partners.
The Defence Sales and Business Development Manager will be responsible for Sales strategy and market development; opportunity creation and capture; proposal, negotiation and closure of sales as well as delivery handover and account growth.
Your skills and experience should include:
* A proven understanding of the UK Defence ecosystem including MOD, Defence primes, specialist SMEs and collaborative bid environments.
* Success in Defence, Security, Space/Aerospace or similar technology sales with experience selling complex engineering, R&D, Consultancy, Services or capability-led solutions.
* Ability to manage the complete sales cycle.
* Technical credibility ideally supported by an engineering, science, electronics or related technology background.
* Strong presentation skills, a collaborative working style and confidence to engage at multiple levels.
Flexible Hybrid working, a competitive salary and generous benefits to include Private Healthcare, Company Bonus, 10% Company Pension, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance and much more.
The Defence Business Development & Sales Manager must be a British National eligible for or holding UK Security Clearance
The Defence Sales and Business Development Manager will be responsible for Sales strategy and market development; opportunity creation and capture; proposal, negotiation and closure of sales as well as delivery handover and account growth.
Your skills and experience should include:
* A proven understanding of the UK Defence ecosystem including MOD, Defence primes, specialist SMEs and collaborative bid environments.
* Success in Defence, Security, Space/Aerospace or similar technology sales with experience selling complex engineering, R&D, Consultancy, Services or capability-led solutions.
* Ability to manage the complete sales cycle.
* Technical credibility ideally supported by an engineering, science, electronics or related technology background.
* Strong presentation skills, a collaborative working style and confidence to engage at multiple levels.
Flexible Hybrid working, a competitive salary and generous benefits to include Private Healthcare, Company Bonus, 10% Company Pension, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance and much more.
The Defence Business Development & Sales Manager must be a British National eligible for or holding UK Security Clearance