Mackinnon Bruce International
Business Development Specialist
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UK Defence Market Representative – MoD, Government, and Security Sales
MBI are currently partnered with a European defence company specialising in various protection solutions. With a strong track record supplying European governments and a growing ambition to expand across the UK, they are looking for someone who already has the relationships to make an immediate impact.
Do you have an active network within UK MOD procurement? If you have spent years building trusted relationships with UK Ministry of Defence procurement teams, NSPA, or senior military stakeholders, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. Our client does not need someone to build a network from scratch. They need someone who can walk in from day one and open doors.
The Role
Based in the Bristol area, you will represent our client across the UK defence and security market. This is a long term, relationship led commercial role where your existing network will be your most valuable asset. You will identify and influence opportunities ahead of tender publication, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive growth across MOD, law enforcement, and private security channels.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leverage existing MOD and NSPA relationships to identify and develop opportunities
- Influence product specifications before tenders are published
- Manage relationships with military stakeholders, law enforcement, and private security organisations
- Support tender processes and work toward contract wins
- Expand presence into new UK channels including police forces and private security
Ideal Background
- Active, established relationships within UK MOD procurement or NSPA
- Background as a former military professional, procurement specialist, or MOD facing commercial role
- Strong understanding of UK defence procurement and relationship led sales
- Experience managing multiyear contracts in the region of £10 to 15 million
- Based in or within easy reach of Bristol
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Package
This business offers a highly competitive and flexible compensation package tailored to the right individual:
- Up to £200k base compensation (depending on experience/relationships), with an overall bonus/commission package that could be discussed depending on experience
- Equity and shareholder participation, with the opportunity to share in future gains at investor exit, given the private equity backed nature of the business
Sounds like something worthwhile for you? Feel free to reach out to Abs Baker via +44 791 799 7193 or on Abdallah.baker@mackinnon-bruce.com
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