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Business Development Manager
Bristol
£50,000

Our client is a product design and technology consultancy delivering smart, connected systems for clients in regulated and industrial sectors. They specialise in complex, safety-critical, and IoT-enabled technologies—developed through structured service models that support their clients from concept to production.

Role
They are looking to hire a Business Development Manager to drive new growth and deliver exceptional client experiences throughout the sales journey.
This is a client-facing role that blends relationship management, commercial strategy, and technical understanding. You’ll be the main point of contact for all new leads and existing clients—building trust, managing conversations, coordinating project handovers, and maintaining long-term satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
•Be the primary point of contact for all leads and clients throughout their journey
• Work with senior management to define and deliver the business development strategy
• Conduct discovery calls and video meetings with qualified prospects
• Deliver tailored presentations to showcase capabilities across medical, defence, industrial, IoT, and aerospace sectors
• Translate client goals into compelling proposals, scopes, and quotes
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with clients where required
• Respond quickly to new enquiries and maintain consistent sales momentum
• Coordinate and schedule meetings between clients and engineering team members
• Collaborate with engineers to inspire confidence and demonstrate technical credibility
• Manage smooth, documented handovers from sales to project delivery
• Regularly check in with clients during and after projects to ensure satisfaction

Ideally for this role we are looking for someone from a technical background, who would have a strong understanding of technical requirements when speaking to clients.

If this role is for you, please apply within

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