Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Business Development Manager

Glu Recruit
South Yorkshire
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Commercial Manager - Space Systems (Hybrid)

Finance Manager

Senior Category Manager - Engine & Propulsion

Project Manager

EMS Manager (Defence)

Project Manager

The role:

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities to drive revenue growth. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute strategies that expand our customer base, increase market share, and foster long-term partnerships. If you are a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in sales and business development, we want to hear from you.


Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and tactics to achieve revenue and growth targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales efforts with overall business goals.​


New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, networking, and cold outreach. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.​
Client Relationship Management: Nurture and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners. Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
Proposal Development: Prepare compelling proposals and presentations that highlight the value proposition of our products/services. Customise pitches to meet the unique needs of potential clients.
Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations, address objections, and close deals with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial agreements.
Market Expansion: Explore new markets and geographical areas for potential business expansion. Develop market-entry strategies and execution plans.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing, procurement, and operational teams to ensure a cohesive approach to customer acquisition and retention.

The successful candidate:

Proven experience in business development and sales, preferably in the waste industry.​


Strong understanding of the waste industry and market dynamics (not essential)​
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.​
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.​
Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.​
Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.​
Self-motivated and able to work independently.​
Willingness to travel as required.

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Sector Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche curiosity. It is now a strategic industry worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people across nearly 2,000 organisations – and it has been growing faster than the wider UK economy for years. At the same time, employers report serious skills shortages, especially in software, data and systems engineering, with recruitment and retention now cited as key barriers to growth. For job seekers, this is encouraging – but it does not mean every space application is an easy win. For recruiters, competing for talent with tech, defence, energy and finance is only getting harder. This article, written for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk , explores the space sector hiring trends to watch in 2026, aimed at both: Job seekers searching for terms like “space jobs in the UK”, “satellite jobs UK”, or “space engineer roles”; and Recruiters and hiring managers interested in “space sector hiring trends” and “space recruitment UK”.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.