Senior Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to help us accelerate growth across our Aerospace sector. You’ll facilitate significant and strategic growth across our Aerospace sector, as part of our broader Future Mobility activity, through the identification and conversion of sales opportunities. This will primarily be direct industrial projects as well as complementary ‘collaborative research & development’ (CR&D) activities, which are completed in partnership with industry organisations and a variety of public sector bodies with the focus on delivering high impact manufacturing transformation for individual organisations, industry sectors, and UK Plc. As Senior Business Development Manager you’ll be responsible for Driving revenue growth across Aerospace and the wider Future Mobility sector Identifying opportunities within existing accounts and new markets to create mutual value Understanding customer’s technological and strategic roadmaps, needs, and requirements. Developing and maintaining strategic/key account plans Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide world class outcomes Lead generation, pipeline management, and reporting through the phases of opportunity identification, validation, qualification, and closing. Who we’re looking for. We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Manager, with consultative, solution-based approach to selling, as well as a proven track record within the Aerospace sector. You’ll be commercially driven individual who knows how to navigate complex environments and deliver results as well as the ability to translate complex customer needs into practical, deliverable solutions. We’re also looking for somebody with A strong network within the Aerospace industry, with experience of engaging at senior levels. Proven track record of building and closing multi-million-pound sales pipelines. Strong written communication skills — especially in developing compelling proposals. Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management Ability to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and understand engineering concepts. A proactive, agile mindset with a passion for innovation and transformation Desirable experience includes. Experience with Miller-Heiman or structured sales methodologies Understanding of engineering, manufacturing or change management challenges. Degree in Business or Engineering (MBA a plus) Experience working in R&D or innovation-led environments. Experience working across public and private sector partnerships. This position does require a full UK driving licence. Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.