Business Development Lead - Defence

  • Technical Futures Ltd
  • Saffron Walden, Essex
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Established Technical Consultancy seeks a dynamic Business Development Lead with an extensive background in the Defence sector; bringing an Engineering Degree and proven success selling to Defence markets.

The successful Business Development Lead will take responsibility for identifying and developing new commercial opportunities within Defence markets - following up on opportunities by developing proposals and closing sales, supporting clients during project delivery; identifying potential business partners through networking as well as keeping up to date on issues affecting the defence market.

Key Requirements include:

  • An Engineering related degree with the technical competence to engage with clients.
  • Extensive experience in selling to Defence markets.
  • A career encompassing technical applications as well as Sales / Business Development within large Defence Companies.
  • Account Management experience.
  • Familiarity with structured sales processes.

A base salary up to C£85K will be offered with Hybrid working, Private Healthcare, Bonus Scheme, Pension, 25 days holiday and more.

Applicants must be British Passport holders.