Business Development Manager

Our client, a national manufacturing development facility supporting the scale-up of battery technologies for electric vehicles and energy storage is currently hiring a Business Development Manager. This position focuses on providing technical expertise to customers, understanding their requirements, and delivering tailored solutions that meet project needs while supporting the UK s transition to electrification.

The Business Development Manager will:

• Manage technical aspects of proposal development from inquiry to order (ITO)
• Deliver high-quality, fully costed technical proposals to secure profitable projects.
• Lead technical handover to project execution teams after deal closure.
• Interface with third-party supply partners to understand capabilities and integration requirements.
• Analyse RFQs and tenders to determine scope, technical deviations, and winning strategies.

The Business Development Manager will have:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable business acumen and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technically based initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving and project management skills.

We are looking for a candidate who can bring technical expertise and a proactive approach to this exciting role. If you have the skills and experience to succeed, we d love to hear from you.