Meggitt Avionics
Matchtech · Fareham, England ·
NegotiableFareham, England Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Permanent Business Development Lead (Aerospace)Company: Leading aerospace and aviation technology manufacturer (confidential)Location: Fareham, Hampshire (PO15 postcode)Working pattern: On-site 4 days per weekType: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)Travel: Minimum 25% international travelSalary: Circa 70,000 (guide)Position overviewA leading aerospace business is hiring a high-calibre Business Development Lead to accelerate growth through strategic, hunter-led B2B sales.
This role suits an established commercial professional from the aerospace sector who can win new business, build credibility quickly, and develop complex opportunities into long-term customer partnerships. You will combine proactive business development with consultative selling, working across longer sales cycles and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Key responsibilitiesIdentify, shape, and win new business opportunities across target markets and customersBuild a strong pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and market insightLead strategic B2B opportunities from first engagement through to commercial closeBuild relationships with key decision-makers and influencersGrow existing accounts by identifying additional commercial potentialPartner with internal teams to develop customer solutions, proposals, and responsesUse CRM tools and market intelligence to run a structured, disciplined sales processEssential skills and experienceProven success in business development, B2B sales, or strategic account growthTrack record of winning new business and converting opportunities into revenueExperience managing longer, consultative sales cyclesStrong commercial judgement and ability to position value crediblyExcellent influencing, relationship-building, and communication skillsConfidence working across complex stakeholder environmentsStrong CRM capability (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics)Proactive, resilient, results-driven approach