Mayflower Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager - Aerospace & Defence - Wales
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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for international growth and innovation in the Aerospace & Defence sector? As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving global sales across a diverse portfolio, including aerial delivery systems, naval decoy systems, and through-life support. This is a high-impact role focused on shaping the future of our business by developing new markets, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute winning strategies to secure new international business.
- Identify, negotiate and close high-value opportunities across core markets.
- Build and nurture relationships with customers, partners, and agents.
- Lead outward-facing initiatives to explore new routes to market, including collaborations with major aerospace and defence primes.
- Represent the company at global trade shows, military trials, and industry events.
- Drive customer-centric innovation by supporting product development and engineering teams.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and opportunity pipelines.
- Champion our brand and capabilities in the Defence Aerospace sector.
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What We Expect:
- Proven success in international business development within Aerospace & Defence (Military/Civilian Aerospace, Maritime, or MRO).
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of defence procurement cycles.
- Willingness to travel internationally multiple times per month.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing overseas agents and navigating cross-cultural environments.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, agile team setting.
- A proactive, hunter mindset with a drive to win and grow.
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Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiar with formal sales processes.
- Hold or be Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
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