Business Development Manager – Defence

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Defence industry knowledge B2B sales Channel partner management Sales forecasting PowerPoint Project management Customer relationship management Proposal writing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager – Defence

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a Business Development Manager – Defence. This is a permanent, remote position based in Oxford with a competitive salary and high commission opportunity.

Job Details

  • Location: Oxford
  • Work Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive Salary and high commission opportunity
  • Contact: Matthew Heath - [contact hidden]

Role Description

Our client is a globally established supplier of defence equipment and services. The Business Development Manager will grow new sales primarily in the UK across the defence sector, report to the GM, and manage both new and existing customers. Responsibilities include building a go-to-market business plan, developing leads, quoting prices, preparing proposals, and managing channel partners.

Qualifications

  • Must have thorough knowledge of the UK defence/security industry
  • Experience selling defence/security products to government, law enforcement, military, etc.
  • UK citizen capable of holding security clearance
  • BSc/BA degree minimum, project management exposure/certification
  • Minimum 2 years success in meeting direct sales quotas of £750K+ for physical defence/security products
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and other Office tools

Application Instructions

Apply via the website or contact Matthew Heath at [contact hidden]. Your CV will be forwarded to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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