Overview

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Business Development Executive, with a focus on the Marine Market, to join their Business Development Function.

Do you have some engineering experience but are looking to make a career move into business development? Or are you at the beginning of your career in business development already and are looking for your next move? Do you have a passion for sales, connecting with clients and driving forward business? We are looking to expand our Business Development team and would love to have you on board.

With annual revenue in excess of £20M and ambitious plans for growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking to enhance the capacity of the Marine Business Development team. The successful candidate would support the business development and account management activities targeting new and established customers worldwide covering both our products and niche capability offerings.

We are looking for a candidate with account management and business development skills and a positive and proactive approach to winning new business; they will need to be able to identify client needs in advance of the formal tendering process, develop sales campaigns, and support the construction of compelling proposals. We will also consider candidates who do not yet have the relevant experience but have the right attitude and passion to develop into the role, ee will provide the necessary training and mentoring as required.

Applicants must have a strong client relationship and business development mind-set. It will be advantageous for the successful candidate to have existing knowledge of the Marine market or at least an interest in this area.

Due to the nature of the projects that we are involved in, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance (SC).Stirling Dynamics has a geographically diverse customer base and as such the candidate will be required to travel nationally and internationally. Along with a hybrid working model based out of offices in Bristol, successful candidate is expected to visit customers and to represent Stirling at events and exhibitions.

Responsibilities

The below is a list of responsibilities that the role entails. We will provide support to the successful candidate to develop their skills should some of the below be new to them.

• Identifying and developing opportunities for Stirling Dynamics’ products and services
• Developing and driving the existing client accounts plans
• Influencing and networking with current and prospective clients to build relationships at all levels, and to identify their business needs
• Support the solution creation and proposal writing
• Working as part of a wider team, supporting company initiatives and strategic plans

Essential skills

• Relevant business and/or engineering qualifications
• Highly personable with strong relationship building skills
• Independent, self-motivated and flexible with a can-do attitude
• Entrepreneurial and innovative business mind-set
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organised and with a drive to follow-through prospects to successful outcome
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a diplomatic and professional approach to people
• A team player who uses initiative, is enthusiastic and engaging

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the international marine market (submarines & surface ships) covering customers/competitors, market segment values, new platform developments, technology providers
• Skills and experience in creating proposals and sales presentations
• Skills in MS Office products

Benefits

Competitive package. The role can cover grades 4-5 and therefore has a wide salary range (£36,000 - £51,000) as it will depend on the candidate's experience level. The successful candidate will also be eligible for a competitive bonus linked to their performance in the role.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.