Veteran Business Development Executive

Location: Knowsley, Liverpool (Hybrid working after a short probation period; living location must be commutable to Liverpool). Prestigious, purpose-built offices near Junction 6 of the M62 motorway.

Salary: Up to £35,000 + Bonus (Realistic Year-1 On-Target Earnings of £40,000-£45,000, increasing with progression). Pension, Wellness Support, Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance, and Christmas Parties Abroad.

Morgan Ryder is expanding its sales team and is looking to recruit a Veteran Business Development Executive for our Defence Division.

This part of our business provides recruitment services to world-class manufacturing & engineering businesses globally, specifically customers that manufacture products, components, and systems such as aircraft, marine vessels, tanks & land vehicles, firearms & weapon systems, communication, optics and surveillance equipment, protective & tactical equipment.

The talent you will help your customers attract and recruit will span qualified professionals up to C-Level board members, across departments such as Operations, Programmes, Commercial, Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Health & Safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team with an impressive average service length of over 10 years. With a 99.6% repeat business ratio, we pride ourselves on the strong, enduring relationships we have with our clients-it often feels like we're recruiting for friends rather than customers!

You will have access to a broad portfolio of recruitment solutions to promote and sell, with numerous opportunities for growth and revenue generation within each account. You will also benefit from the guidance and support of highly experienced team members who will help you establish your sales pipeline quickly.

• Use our leading cloud-based CRM system to maintain communication with key clients, develop an in-depth understanding of their business, and identify new opportunities.
• Identify and target potential defence manufacturing clients through market research, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and key influencers within defence manufacturing organisations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop customised proposals, presentations, and tailored solutions.
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions, ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with company goals.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of business activity to generate required revenue levels.
• Deliver multi-channel communications through phone, email, video calls, and face-to-face meetings.

• Ideally, an armed forces veteran with sales experience or a sales professional with a strong understanding of defence equipment and technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and a talent for developing innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software is essential.

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please send your CV to Terry Murphy at .

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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