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Business Development Lead - Supportability

Electus Recruitment Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Business Development Lead position focuses on supporting the Supportability & ILS Business Unit within a leading technical consultancy based in Cheltenham.
  • Candidates should have a proven sales track record in a consultancy environment and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves developing business opportunities in the UK defence sector, achieving order intake targets, and maintaining client relationships.
  • The position offers a competitive remuneration package, including a Sales Scheme OTE bonus, along with benefits like flexible working hours and 25 days of annual leave.
  • Applicants must be qualified to bachelor’s degree level or possess equivalent experience and be capable of holding UKSV Security Clearance.
Business Development Lead – Supportability & ILSLocation: Hybrid - Commutable to CheltenhamCompany Overview:Our client is an industry-leading technical consultancy delivering world-class services in Support Engineering, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Training & Leadership Development, and Communications. With over 50 years of experience, the company is synonymous with trust, quality, and a visionary approach to solving complex problems in the defence and security sectors.About the Role:We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Business Development Lead to join the Supportability & ILS (Capability Sustainment) Business Unit. This role is pivotal in supporting the Ministry of Defence (MoD) directly, as well as Tier 1 defence primes and major Tier 2 and 3 contractors. Reporting to the Business Development Principal, you will be responsible for driving a continuous flow of attractive and winnable opportunities, developing the company’s offerings, and targeting areas for consolidation, innovation, disruption, and growth.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop business opportunities in the UK defence and security sectors and adjacent markets.
  • Meet or exceed agreed order intake targets and return on business development investment.
  • Provide market intelligence, strategic guidance, and sales pipelines and forecasts.
  • Generate draft written material for bid and tender submissions, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and company standards.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships, spanning multiple service offerings.
  • Support the Business Unit team, ensuring client expectations are managed and exceeded.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Technical Leads to produce high-quality marketing materials and support event and trade show activities.
  • Represent the company at government-sponsored events, industry events, trade shows, and professional body events.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
  • Proven track record in sales within a consultancy/professional services environment.
  • Strong awareness of asset management systems, through-life support modelling, and integrated product support.
  • Existing network of customers and influential industry players.
  • Ability to achieve business development goals and translate information into value propositions.
  • Team player with a high degree of commercial awareness.
  • Qualified to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Capable of holding UKSV Security Clearance.
Benefits:
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
  • Onsite parking
  • Flexible working hours
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Medicash
  • Sales Scheme OTE bonus
  • Hybrid & homeworking options
How to Apply:If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

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