Jobs in Bridport

Business Development Manager

Dorset

Salary: £60 - 70k DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

I'm working with an established engineering business that's looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive growth and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys opening doors, building long-term relationships and developing strategic opportunities rather than simply selling products. You'll play a key role in identifying new business, developing customer relationships and helping shape future projects from the earliest stages.

What you'll be doing as Business Development Manager

Identifying and developing new business opportunities across defence, maritime and engineering markets.
Building strong relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders.
Keeping a close eye on market trends, competitor activity and future programmes.
Attending industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings to raise the company's profile.
Qualifying opportunities and managing a healthy pipeline of future business.
Working closely with bid, engineering and operational teams to support successful tender submissions.
Developing partnership opportunities with suppliers and strategic collaborators.
Supporting marketing activity including case studies, presentations and customer-facing material.
Helping influence business growth strategy through market intelligence and customer insight.What our client are looking for in the role as Business Development Manager

Previous Business Development experience within defence, engineering, maritime or complex technical industries.
A proven track record of winning or developing new business opportunities.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
Experience managing sales pipelines, forecasting and opportunity planning.
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work independently.

It would be great if you also have

Experience supporting bids, proposals or capture activities.
An engineering or technical background.
Knowledge of defence procurement or government-funded programmes.
Experience working with strategic partners or supply chains.
Marketing or brand awareness experience.

What's on offer as Business Development Manager

Competitive salary from £60,000 - £70k plus basic salary DOE
Performance-related bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension
Life Assurance
Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and cycle purchase
A supportive business with genuine opportunities for progression and involvement in exciting, high-profile projects.

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in defence, engineering or maritime and you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business growth, I'd love to hear from you.

TJENG