Business Development Manager, Defence

At Sagentia Defence, we deliver specialist science and technology consultancy services to support defence’s most complex programmes. We work in close partnership with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, both as independent advisors and as product developers. We bring experience and deep expertise across the full CADMID lifecycle and UK MOD Approval processes, ensuring mission-critical needs are met rapidly. The opportunity: We are looking for a talented, ambitious and self-motivated consultant with a proven track record in winning and delivering work in UK Defence. This is a great opportunity for the right individual who will be a focal point for our “Analysis & Innovation” service offering. To be successful in this role you will lead business development and client relationship management activities drawing upon your broad technical/scientific knowledge and experience of selling R&D consulting services to both industry and government. You will report to our VP Defence, providing input to the strategy and will ultimately be responsible for profitable sales and successful project delivery within nominated accounts and sub-sector campaigns. A majority of our clients will be UK-based and it is expected that you will be travelling around 25% of your time.