Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - CNC Precision Engineering Services

Location:

UK (Field-Based) - covering the south

Salary:
Up to 70,000 Basic + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within the Defence and Aerospace sectors, selling high‑precision CNC machining and engineered solutions into Tier 1, Tier 2, and OEM customers.

This is a strategic, field‑based role focused on developing new relationships, managing key procurement stakeholders, and securing long‑term manufacturing contracts. You will identify opportunities, influence technical and commercial decision‑makers, and convert complex engineered solution sales.

• Identify, target, and win new business within defence and aerospace markets
• Sell CNC machining services and engineered manufacturing solutions
• Engage and build strong relationships with Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Directors, and Engineering leads
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award
• Develop strategic account plans for key target customers
• Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions
• Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets

• Proven track record of selling engineered CNC machining services into any sector
• Experience dealing with procurement and supply chain stakeholders
• Strong commercial negotiation and closing skills
• Technical understanding of precision engineering and CNC machining processes
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously
• Experience managing long and complex sales cycles

You’ll be joining a well‑established precision engineering business with strong capabilities in CNC machining and engineered manufacturing solutions. This is a genuine opportunity to shape growth within key defence and aerospace markets, with autonomy, support, and excellent earning potential.

If you are an ambitious, technically credible sales professional looking to make an impact in a high‑value engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.