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Head of Business Development

Warwickshire, West Midlands Nicholas Associates

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Position: Head of Business Development

Location: Warwickshire, UK

Salary: 75-85K + car allowance + pension + benefits

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Head of Business Development.

Our client is a forward-thinking engineering and systems company, thriving on solving complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions that drive performance, safety, and sustainability. They offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real-world impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that values excellence, agility, and collaboration-your journey starts here.

Role Overview

As part of our client's growth and continued expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Business Development to join the business at the Warwickshire office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sales and business development activities, including project management for new business.
  • Manage customer bid relationships and key contacts across purchasing, engineering, quality, and logistics.
  • Support commercial negotiations and prepare quotations for consultancy and serial production.
  • Develop and implement 12-month and 36-month sales strategies with targeted opportunities.
  • Work with engineering to align technologies with strategic vision.
  • Coordinate sales activities both domestically and with our partners in Europe.
  • Identify strategic accounts and implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
  • Lead national and regional grant and matched funding applications with partner companies.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Commercial or technical sales background.
  • Must have experience in automotive, aerospace and/or defence
  • Self-motivated with a passion for success.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Commercially and numerically sound.
  • Professional and familiar with corporate environments.
  • Tenacious and opportunity-driven.
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Desirable Attributes

  • Persistence: Resilient in the face of challenges.
  • Honesty: Trusted and principled in actions.
  • Confidence: Belief in our offering and its value to customers.
  • Teachability: Open to learning from customers and colleagues.
  • Passion: Able to convey enthusiasm for our products.
  • Team Player: Works well across disciplines and functions.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of objectives.
  • Optimism: Encourages positive outcomes and team morale.
  • Competitive Spirit: Driven to outperform competitors.
  • Energy: Brings momentum to bid teams.
  • Vision: Able to identify and pursue new strategic opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

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Head of Business Development

CM1 Clatterford End, Eastern Universal Business Team

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Head of Business Development (Recladding and Remediation Market)

Salary:  £80,000 – £100,000+ (negotiable, will pay for the right person)
Hours:  Full-time, Monday–Friday
Benefits:  25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free lunches, statutory pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, employee discounts, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, expenses paid, Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme

Are you a proven business development leader with the drive to shape and lead a growing division? We’re looking for a Head of Business Development  to spearhead the recladding and remediation arm of the business – a highly specialised sector at the forefront of government-funded safety projects.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly prioritised leadership role. You’ll not only be responsible for driving consultative, relationship-led sales but also for leading and growing the business development team, currently managing two direct reports (with scope to expand further as you shape the function).

The Role

  • Lead the business development function for the recladding and remediation market
    li>Manage and develop a small team (currently x2), coaching and setting clear expectations
  • Take a consultative approach to uncover client needs, build trust, and position services strategically
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities across London and the South East
  • Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, housing associations, consultants, and contractors
  • Work closely with pre-construction and internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration and project delivery
  • Spend the majority of your time meeting stakeholders face-to-face, ensuring visibility and influence in the market

Requirements

Must Have

  • Proven consultative sales approach with a track record of success in project-based environments
  • Hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong people management skills – able to lead, coach, and inspire a team
  • < i>Background in construction, façades, or related industries

Nice to Have

    li>Experience building and embedding business development processes
  • Existing social sector relationships (public sector / housing associations / local authorities)

Why Apply?

This is a pivotal role in a growing and ambitious business, giving you the opportunity to shape strategy, build a high-performing team, and leave your mark on a market with real purpose. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the support of a collaborative leadership team, all while helping to deliver safer, more sustainable buildings across the capital.

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Head of Business Development

GRW Talent limited

Posted 13 days ago

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full time
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
UK REMOTE BASED – INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TO SITES IN UK
BASE SALARY £(phone number removed) DOE GENEROUS UNCAPPED OTE CAR AND PACKAGE
  
Based close to London and Edinburgh, Grw talent’s client has over 20 years of experience designing and delivering highly complex automated storage equipment and managing full turn key projects from design through to installation, commissioning and through-life support; for household retail clients. The business is expanding into new geographies, new customers and developing new technologies. They now need to make the key hire of a Head of Business Development.
  
Working hybrid from home and based from the UK, you can expect regular international travel to customer sites and you will need to spend time in both the London and Edinburgh offices to support other leaders.
  
Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Business Development will play a leading role developing and executing a revenue strategy that supports the wallet share growth in their existing Tier 1 customer base and selling current and new products and services to new customers and geographic locations. You will also take the lead in the design, creation and nurture of a small but high performing international sales and key account management team and play a key role building and supporting the marketing function across the company. Key responsibilities include:
  
  • Using the business opportunities identified through the market needs/customer requirements, identify the requirements for the development of product and services roadmaps to enable the research and development team to deliver market leading products and services.
  • Drive the identification and evaluation of new global business opportunities and market segments, including strategic partnerships, to support the company's growth objectives.
  • Represent the company at selected trade shows, identified by your team as key value-add opportunities.
  • Work with Directors to build appropriate marketing support and collaborate to develop go-to-market strategies for new products and features.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve company revenue targets and market penetration goals, across current and future products and service offerings in new and existing Tier 1 retail clients.
  • Work closely with the Finance Director, advising on company sales targets, forecasts and remuneration.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of sales efforts with overall company objectives.
  • Drive the development and implementation of sales and marketing processes, tools, and training programmes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness and increase wallet share in existing client base.
  
You are ideally educated to degree calibre, with a technical subject being advantageous. You have proven new business development experience selling OEM products and solutions into a complex international customer base and growing wallet share in existing key accounts. You are a measured and long-term results focused sales leader able to develop sales and BD strategies and narratives that suit longer more complex sales cycles.We will consider candidates from a range of industry sectors and company size; experience of growing a brand(s) in a larger business or growing revenue in a SME or a start-up would be a real advantage. We would be particularly keen to hear from candidates who have sold equipment, solutions and services into other retail, logistics and warehousing environments and candidates who have a good technical appreciation of selling both hardware and associated software/automation.
  
Our client is at a growth inflection point, with proven global customers, proprietary technology, and significant untapped market opportunities. This is a chance to join at the right time and shape the growth journey. Your base salary of £70-90,000 DOE will be accentuated by a generous uncapped OTE capability, fully expensed car/allowance, pension, holiday and more.
  
To apply for this role please send your resume and reach out to Katie Hydes from Grw talent.
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Head of Business Development

Warwickshire, West Midlands £75000 - £85000 Annually Nicholas Associates

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permanent

Position: Head of Business Development

Location: Warwickshire, UK

Salary: 75-85K + car allowance + pension + benefits

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Head of Business Development.

Our client is a forward-thinking engineering and systems company, thriving on solving complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions that drive performance, safety, and sustainability. They offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real-world impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that values excellence, agility, and collaboration-your journey starts here.

Role Overview

As part of our client's growth and continued expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Business Development to join the business at the Warwickshire office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sales and business development activities, including project management for new business.
  • Manage customer bid relationships and key contacts across purchasing, engineering, quality, and logistics.
  • Support commercial negotiations and prepare quotations for consultancy and serial production.
  • Develop and implement 12-month and 36-month sales strategies with targeted opportunities.
  • Work with engineering to align technologies with strategic vision.
  • Coordinate sales activities both domestically and with our partners in Europe.
  • Identify strategic accounts and implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
  • Lead national and regional grant and matched funding applications with partner companies.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Commercial or technical sales background.
  • Must have experience in automotive, aerospace and/or defence
  • Self-motivated with a passion for success.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Commercially and numerically sound.
  • Professional and familiar with corporate environments.
  • Tenacious and opportunity-driven.
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Desirable Attributes

  • Persistence: Resilient in the face of challenges.
  • Honesty: Trusted and principled in actions.
  • Confidence: Belief in our offering and its value to customers.
  • Teachability: Open to learning from customers and colleagues.
  • Passion: Able to convey enthusiasm for our products.
  • Team Player: Works well across disciplines and functions.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of objectives.
  • Optimism: Encourages positive outcomes and team morale.
  • Competitive Spirit: Driven to outperform competitors.
  • Energy: Brings momentum to bid teams.
  • Vision: Able to identify and pursue new strategic opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Head of Business Development

Essex, Eastern £80000 - £100000 Annually Universal Business Team

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Head of Business Development (Recladding and Remediation Market)

Salary:  £80,000 – £100,000+ (negotiable, will pay for the right person)
Hours:  Full-time, Monday–Friday
Benefits:  25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free lunches, statutory pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, employee discounts, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, expenses paid, Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme

Are you a proven business development leader with the drive to shape and lead a growing division? We’re looking for a Head of Business Development  to spearhead the recladding and remediation arm of the business – a highly specialised sector at the forefront of government-funded safety projects.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly prioritised leadership role. You’ll not only be responsible for driving consultative, relationship-led sales but also for leading and growing the business development team, currently managing two direct reports (with scope to expand further as you shape the function).

The Role

  • Lead the business development function for the recladding and remediation market
    li>Manage and develop a small team (currently x2), coaching and setting clear expectations
  • Take a consultative approach to uncover client needs, build trust, and position services strategically
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities across London and the South East
  • Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, housing associations, consultants, and contractors
  • Work closely with pre-construction and internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration and project delivery
  • Spend the majority of your time meeting stakeholders face-to-face, ensuring visibility and influence in the market

Requirements

Must Have

  • Proven consultative sales approach with a track record of success in project-based environments
  • Hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong people management skills – able to lead, coach, and inspire a team
  • < i>Background in construction, façades, or related industries

Nice to Have

    li>Experience building and embedding business development processes
  • Existing social sector relationships (public sector / housing associations / local authorities)

Why Apply?

This is a pivotal role in a growing and ambitious business, giving you the opportunity to shape strategy, build a high-performing team, and leave your mark on a market with real purpose. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the support of a collaborative leadership team, all while helping to deliver safer, more sustainable buildings across the capital.

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Head of Business Development

£70000 - £90000 Annually GRW Talent limited

Posted 14 days ago

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permanent
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
UK REMOTE BASED – INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TO SITES IN UK
BASE SALARY £(phone number removed) DOE GENEROUS UNCAPPED OTE CAR AND PACKAGE
  
Based close to London and Edinburgh, Grw talent’s client has over 20 years of experience designing and delivering highly complex automated storage equipment and managing full turn key projects from design through to installation, commissioning and through-life support; for household retail clients. The business is expanding into new geographies, new customers and developing new technologies. They now need to make the key hire of a Head of Business Development.
  
Working hybrid from home and based from the UK, you can expect regular international travel to customer sites and you will need to spend time in both the London and Edinburgh offices to support other leaders.
  
Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Business Development will play a leading role developing and executing a revenue strategy that supports the wallet share growth in their existing Tier 1 customer base and selling current and new products and services to new customers and geographic locations. You will also take the lead in the design, creation and nurture of a small but high performing international sales and key account management team and play a key role building and supporting the marketing function across the company. Key responsibilities include:
  
  • Using the business opportunities identified through the market needs/customer requirements, identify the requirements for the development of product and services roadmaps to enable the research and development team to deliver market leading products and services.
  • Drive the identification and evaluation of new global business opportunities and market segments, including strategic partnerships, to support the company's growth objectives.
  • Represent the company at selected trade shows, identified by your team as key value-add opportunities.
  • Work with Directors to build appropriate marketing support and collaborate to develop go-to-market strategies for new products and features.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve company revenue targets and market penetration goals, across current and future products and service offerings in new and existing Tier 1 retail clients.
  • Work closely with the Finance Director, advising on company sales targets, forecasts and remuneration.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of sales efforts with overall company objectives.
  • Drive the development and implementation of sales and marketing processes, tools, and training programmes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness and increase wallet share in existing client base.
  
You are ideally educated to degree calibre, with a technical subject being advantageous. You have proven new business development experience selling OEM products and solutions into a complex international customer base and growing wallet share in existing key accounts. You are a measured and long-term results focused sales leader able to develop sales and BD strategies and narratives that suit longer more complex sales cycles.We will consider candidates from a range of industry sectors and company size; experience of growing a brand(s) in a larger business or growing revenue in a SME or a start-up would be a real advantage. We would be particularly keen to hear from candidates who have sold equipment, solutions and services into other retail, logistics and warehousing environments and candidates who have a good technical appreciation of selling both hardware and associated software/automation.
  
Our client is at a growth inflection point, with proven global customers, proprietary technology, and significant untapped market opportunities. This is a chance to join at the right time and shape the growth journey. Your base salary of £70-90,000 DOE will be accentuated by a generous uncapped OTE capability, fully expensed car/allowance, pension, holiday and more.
  
To apply for this role please send your resume and reach out to Katie Hydes from Grw talent.
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Head of Business Development

London, London Laundryheap

Posted 127 days ago

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About Laundryheap

Laundryheap is the world’s fastest-growing on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service. We operate in over 20 cities across 12 countries, including the UK, UAE, USA, France and Singapore. Our mission is to redefine convenience in urban living through fast, eco-friendly, high-quality service with a 24-hour turnaround.

We are embarking on an ambitious growth journey, a key part of which will be driven by strategic partnerships with leading global brands across retail and hospitality. To accelerate our growth, we seek a dynamic, results-oriented Head of Business Development to spearhead global sales, forge high-impact partnerships, and drive substantial revenue growth.

Role Overview

The Head of Business Development will drive growth through strategic partnerships with global brands to scale our revenues. This role requires a commercially driven leader with a proven partnerships and business expansion track record.

The successful candidate will lead a team focused on acquiring and managing relationships with hotels, retail brands, loyalty schemes, and airlines, ensuring that Laundryheap becomes the preferred laundry and dry-cleaning provider for millions of users across these diverse customer bases

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic sales leader to shape and execute Laundryheap’s global expansion strategy, driving tangible business impact in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Led the development and execution of a global sales strategy, focusing on expanding Laundryheap’s partnership portfolio.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial prospecting to contract negotiation and closure, ensuring a strong pipeline of high-value, long-term partnerships.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, outbound sales efforts, and strategic collaborations.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with hotel & serviced apartment brands, retail brands and loyalty schemes, negotiating commercial agreements that drive sustainable revenue growth.
  • Drive white-label and co-branded opportunities, integrating Laundryheap’s services into partner ecosystems to enhance market penetration.
  • Oversee a high-performing sales and business development team, setting clear KPIs, implementing structured sales processes, and fostering a performance-driven culture.
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds sales targets.
  • Utilise data-driven insights to track performance, forecast revenue, and refine sales strategies for continuous optimisation.
  • Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis, adapting sales approaches to capitalise on emerging trends and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and marketing teams to optimise go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless execution of new partnership opportunities.
  • Represent Laundryheap at industry events, conferences, and networking engagements, strengthening the brand presence and building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Continuously refine the value proposition and sales approach, leveraging customer insights and market feedback to drive innovation and business growth.

Requirements

We are looking for

  • 5–10 years of experience in sales, business development, or strategic partnerships , preferably in high-growth startups, enterprise services, or digital marketplaces .
  • Proven ability to drive revenue growth and scale businesses  through strategic sales initiatives  in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong track record of securing and managing high-value B2B or B2B2C partnerships  in industries such as hospitality, travel, real estate, logistics, or corporate services .
  • Experience negotiating and maintaining long-term, commercially successful relationships  with enterprise clients.
  • Extensive experience in enterprise sales, negotiation, and contract structuring .
  • Demonstrated success in closing high-value contracts  and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Skilled in structuring strategic agreements  that drive sustained business growth.
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers , including C-suite executives .
  • Experience in lead generation, relationship building, and deal closure  at the enterprise level.
  • Deep understanding of consultative selling, pipeline management, and B2B/B2B2C account development .
  • Ability to identify opportunities, nurture relationships, and drive business expansion  through data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Why Join Laundryheap?

️ Global Expansion: Work with a rapidly scaling company redefining convenience in urban living.
️ High-Impact Role: Lead strategic sales initiatives that shape the company’s global growth trajectory.
️ Career Growth: Take ownership of a critical business function with significant leadership opportunities.
️ Performance-Based Rewards: Competitive salary with a generous commission scheme and performance-based incentives.
️ Hybrid & Flexible Work: Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with flexibility and autonomy.
️ International Exposure: Engage with clients and partners across multiple global markets.

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Head of Business Development & Sales

Saab UK

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full time

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division.

This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects.

Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products.

The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work.

Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • p>Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products.

  • Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge.

  • Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl).

  • Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks.

  • Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities.

  • Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification.

  • Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator.

  • Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake.

  • Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals.

  • Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business.

  • Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants.

  • Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads.

  • Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool.

  • Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity.

  • Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects.

  • Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support).

  • Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases.

  • Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales.

  • Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives.

  • Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification.

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets.

  • Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors.

  • Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable.

  • Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management.

  • Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships.

  • Effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

  • A UK driving licence.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

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Head of Business Development & Sales

EC1 London, London Saab UK

Posted 10 days ago

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full time

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division.

This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects.

Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products.

The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work.

Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products.

  • Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge.

  • Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl).

  • Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks.

  • Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities.

  • Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification.

  • Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator.

  • Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake.

  • Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals.

  • Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business.

  • Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants.

  • Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads.

  • Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool.

  • Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity.

  • Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects.

  • Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support).

  • Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases.

  • Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales.

  • Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives.

  • Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification.

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets.

  • Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors.

  • Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable.

  • Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management.

  • Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships.

  • Effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

  • A UK driving licence.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.


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Head of Business Development & Sales

Saab UK

Posted today

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Job Description

permanent

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division.

This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects.

Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products.

The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work.

Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • p>Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products.

  • Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge.

  • Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl).

  • Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks.

  • Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities.

  • Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification.

  • Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator.

  • Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake.

  • Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals.

  • Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business.

  • Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants.

  • Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads.

  • Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool.

  • Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity.

  • Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects.

  • Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support).

  • Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases.

  • Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales.

  • Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives.

  • Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification.

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets.

  • Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors.

  • Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable.

  • Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management.

  • Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships.

  • Effective prioritisation and time management.

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

  • A UK driving licence.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
 

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