Overview

Business Development Director - Interconnect (Europe). The role leads growth initiatives for TT Electronics’ Interconnect business across Europe, with a primary focus on the Abercynon and Fairford sites. The senior leadership role shapes and delivers the go-to-market strategy for interconnect solutions, including cable harnesses, connectors, and integrated systems. The position focuses on securing brand-new customers, platforms, and programmes within the Aerospace & Defence sector and adjacent markets, and is dedicated to strategic customer acquisition and programme wins that expand TT’s market footprint and long-term growth trajectory.

The role holder would ideally be based near Abercynon and Fairford along the M4 corridor, with regular travel to these sites, other TT UK sites, and regional customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European go-to-market strategy for Interconnect, working with site leadership.
• Identify and secure new customers, platforms, and programmes, positioning TT as a partner of choice for interconnect solutions.
• Build senior-level relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and strategic partners across Aerospace & Defence and adjacent markets.
• Lead and manage complex commercial negotiations focused on profitable growth and long-term strategic alignment.
• Represent TT at industry forums, trade shows, and key customer engagements to raise market visibility.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to align customer needs with TT’s capabilities.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and report progress to the VP Sales and senior leadership.
• Develop understanding of TT Electronics’ wider portfolio to enable solution-led selling and coordinated customer engagement.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to refine growth strategies.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinking with ability to lead growth initiatives and negotiate complex deals.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills at senior levels.
• Experience with go-to-market planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel readiness to cover sites and regional customers as required.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process begins with an informal 30-minute call to learn about the role and the organisation. Successful candidates are invited to a structured visit to one of our UK sites or head office for a tour and a competency-based interview. Employment is conditional upon baseline screening (BPSS) and drug/alcohol testing. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment. Certain contracts and security clearances may require specific nationalities.

TT Electronics is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourages applications from under-represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

We welcome applications from everyone and value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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