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Business Development Manager

Ref: AS2983887

London, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Strong Client Relationships
  • High-Stakes Contract Negotiation
  • Proven Revenue Growth

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Business Development Manager with extensive experience in the defence industry, particularly within the context of the UK Ministry of Defence. With a strategic approach to business growth, this professional specialises in managing complex bids and campaigns geared towards innovative defence solutions. Their career is highlighted by their ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, thus successfully driving multi-million-pound contracts and initiatives that align with sensitive defence needs.

Equipped with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, they have a proven track record of fostering team engagement and leading cross-functional teams to boost project success and business growth. Ambitious and results-oriented, they are motivated by challenging opportunities and have consistently exceeded targets in high-stakes environments.

What makes them great?

  • Impactful Leadership: Led a team in securing multi-million-pound contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence, highlighting strong project leadership and strategic direction.
  • Client Success Track Record: Successfully increased key account revenue by 30% year-over-year through proactive client engagement and customised technological solutions.
  • Proposal Success: Coordinated efforts that resulted in a 20% increase in wins for competitive tender submissions, showcasing exceptional capability in proposal management and marketing coordination.

Areas of expertise

  • Relationship Building: Expert in nurturing strategic relationships with senior decision-makers in the defence sector, effectively influencing and enhancing business negotiations.
  • Contract Acquisition: Skilled in leading teams through the entire cycle of bid and contract acquisition, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals within the defence industry.
  • Revenue Growth: Demonstrated ability to significantly increase account revenue by creating tailored client solutions and strengthening business partnerships.