Business Development Director

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Director to drive growth across industrial pharmaceutical clean technology and defence markets. The role requires a senior professional with a proven track record in identifying developing and securing high-value business opportunities managing key client relationships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious commercial objectives.

• Develop and execute the companys business development strategy across target sectors aligning with corporate goals.
• Identify qualify and secure new business opportunities with both new and existing clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives key decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development tender submissions and contract negotiations for complex and high-value projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (technical operations marketing) to ensure commercial viability and successful project delivery.
• Monitor market trends competitor activity and sector developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to business development managers and sales teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning and advise senior leadership on market entry expansion and diversification.

• 20 years of business development sales or commercial experience ideally in industrial pharma clean tech or defence sectors.
• Strong track record of securing multi-million-pound contracts and developing strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Excellent negotiation communication and presentation skills.

Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Science or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.

• Sector expertise in one or more of industrial pharmaceutical clean technology or defence markets.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards in target sectors.
• Experience working in a matrixed or international organisation.
• Proven ability to develop long-term strategic plans and implement them successfully.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Pension and health benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth in high-value sectors.

Director

• Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,B2B Sales,Marketing,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Strategic Planning,Enterprise Sales,negotiation,Lead Generation,Contracts

Full-Time

Warrington UK

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