Director of Business Development

Description

• Provide leadership and mentoring to business development managers and sales teams.
• Lead proposal development, tender submissions, and contract negotiations for complex and high-value projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (technical, operations, marketing) to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, key decision-makers, and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and advise senior leadership on market entry, expansion, and diversification.
• Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy across target sectors, aligning with corporate goals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and sector developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities with both new and existing clients.

Requirements

Experience: 20+ years

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Director to drive growth across industrial, pharmaceutical, clean technology, and defence markets. The role requires a senior professional with a proven track record in identifying, developing, and securing high-value business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious commercial objectives.

• Sector expertise in one or more of industrial, pharmaceutical, clean technology, or defence markets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• 20+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience, ideally in industrial, pharma, clean tech, or defence sectors, ideally worked in various.
• Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and quality standards in target sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong track record of securing multi-million-pound contracts and developing strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to develop long-term strategic plans and implement them successfully.
• Experience working in a matrixed or international organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth in high-value sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension and health benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

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