Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Tewkesbury Hours: Monday - Friday Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Overview: Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager in a fast paced environment to support continued growth, drive new opportunities, and strengthen long-term customer relationships within a highly technical and precision-led industry. Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager * Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, energy, automotive, and scientific sectors * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients * Manage the full sales pipeline, including forecasting, reporting, and opportunity tracking * Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to develop technical proposals and quotations * Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings * Develop a strong understanding of client requirements to deliver tailored engineering solutions Key Skills of a Business Development Manager * Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within precision engineering or CNC machining * Strong technical understanding of machining processes and the ability to interpret engineering drawings * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills * Commercially aware with a proactive, self-motivated approach * Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise effectively Benefits * Opportunity to influence growth strategy within a respected engineering business * Supportive and collaborative working environment * Ongoing career development and progression opportunities