Sales Manager/BDM
New Today
Location:
UK-based (national remit) Type:
Permanent, Full-time Package:
Competitive base salary +
car allowance
+ benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Business Development Manager
to support growth within the
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection technology sector . This role is focused on
strategic business development, account growth, and market expansion
across aerospace, defence, military, and other highly regulated engineering environments. The position suits a technically credible commercial professional who can drive opportunity development, manage complex sales processes, and support long-term growth initiatives across a national territory.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across NDT, aerospace, defence, and regulated industrial sectors
Build and execute strategic plans to expand market share and revenue
Manage complex sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract agreement
Technical & Commercial Development Support solution development through technical understanding of NDT and inspection technologies
Contribute to bid development, proposals, and commercial submissions
Work closely with internal engineering, service, and supplier teams to ensure solutions meet technical and commercial objectives
Account & Market Management Develop and expand existing key accounts and strategic partnerships
Maintain structured engagement plans to support repeat and long-term business
Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts
Market Intelligence & Reporting Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging opportunities
Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting data via CRM systems
Support marketing activity including exhibitions, events, and industry engagement
Skills, Experience & Attributes
Essential Proven experience in
B2B business development or sales management
within NDT, inspection, capital equipment, or engineered solutions
Strong understanding of
consultative and solution-led sales methodologies
Experience operating within
aerospace, defence, military, or regulated industrial environments
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable managing long sales cycles and high-value opportunities
Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Background in
NDT technologies
(e.g. radiography, ultrasonics, UV inspection, related systems)
Experience with capital equipment or technically complex solutions
CRM experience (NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar)
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent technical background
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales;Sales
