Business Development Manager

3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd is a market leader pioneering the future of sustainable production. We supply high-performing, complex metal components to some of the world’s most respected Aerospace, Space, Energy, and Industrial companies.

We are one of the only companies globally with a proven track record of using PBF-LB (Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam) technology to deliver complex, finished parts at production scale. Backed by a clear vision for sustainable, net-zero manufacturing, we are scaling with purpose and looking for ambitious talent to join our high-performing Commercial Team.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to grow our customer base and increase visibility in our target markets. You will work alongside a high-performing commercial team to generate qualified opportunities, refine our BD processes, and drive strategic campaign initiatives.

• Customer Acquisition:
  Proactively target and engage new customers across the Industrial, Semicon, Energy, Defence and Space industries, focusing on large corporates and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Pipeline Management:
  Own the early-stage relationship and manage the conversion of leads into qualified commercial discussions before handling over to Account Managers.
• CRM Ownership:
  Build and maintain a scalable pipeline within Hub Spot, ensuring all stages, activities, and reporting are accurate and up-to-date daily.
• Strategic Targeting:
  Drive a feedback loop to refine our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), identifying “hot buttons” and gathering intelligence to support strategic positioning.
• Campaign Execution:
  Support the development and execution of content campaigns (Linked In/Email) to generate outbound leads.
• Events & ROI:
  Shape the annual events calendar and maximise ROI from trade shows/conferences by ensuring leads are effectively captured and nurtured.
• Process Improvement:
  Map, document, and refine the business development process to look for better, faster, and smarter ways to grow.
• Reporting:
  Produce automated BD reporting through the CRM to track performance against KPIs.
• Engage with both commercial and technical stakeholders with the support of the wider company to fully understand requirements and convert technical opportunities into robust sales.
• Drive growth by positioning the unique value of 3T’s full value chain and net-zero manufacturing ambitions, moving beyond simple price discussions.
• Maintain the Pipeline/CRM daily, ensuring all information is current and relevant for accurate forecasting and planning.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a unified, customer-centric approach to delivering complex manufacturing outcomes.
• You’ll be measured against the generation of qualified opportunities, the volume of new meetings booked, and the successful handover of accounts to the wider commercial team.
• This is a dynamic role, and responsibilities may change as the business continues to grow.

• Customer-Centric:
  You listen well and bring insights back into the business, advocating for customer needs.
• Outcome-Driven:
  You know how to close, not just generate noise. You’re focused on delivering tangible results.
• Innovative:
  You constantly look for better, faster, smarter ways to grow and improve processes.
• Analytical:
  Asking the right questions and utilising data to inform commercial decision making.
• Honest & Humble:
  You own your results, good or bad, and always act with integrity. You seek feedback without ego.

• 3+ years in technical sales, engineering, or additive manufacturing.
• Experience engaging with large corporates, Tier 1 suppliers, or Design Authorities is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills – demonstrating an ability to quickly build trust with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Proficient with CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence (UK and European travel is required).
• £50-55k base salary DOA.
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3-day shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Career progression and growth with the company

• Hybrid – Field based with regular travel to the Newbury Office.