Business Development Manager

Technical Sales / Business Development Manager – Aerospace & Defence

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and revenue track record

About the Company

We are a leading precision engineering company with 20+ years of experience supplying high-performance machined components for motorsport, F1, and high-end automotive sectors. With modern CNC machining and assembly facilities, we deliver complex, high-tolerance parts for demanding applications.

We are now expanding into the aerospace and defence sectors and seeking a commercially focused

Technical Sales / Business Development Manager to lead this growth.

Role Overview

You will identify and secure new business within aerospace and defence markets, acting as the link between customers and our engineering team. The role involves managing the full sales cycle: from lead generation and tender preparation to negotiation and contract closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Win new business with aerospace and defence OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• Prepare and manage RFQs, tenders, and technical proposals
• Build strong relationships with procurement and engineering teams
• Collaborate with internal engineering and production teams to meet customer needs
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in technical sales or business development within precision engineering
• Proven success securing contracts in aerospace and/or defence
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of bid processes
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel