Business Development Manager / Sales Manager - Defen...

UK Sales Manager – Defence Sector Location: UK-wide Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + bonus + company car + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent  About the Opportunity We are working on behalf of a market-leading UK engineering and distribution group specialising in fluid control and power solutions. With £112M+ annual turnover, 600 employees, and a national network of engineering centres, the business delivers high-performance hydraulic and pneumatic systems to major industries across the UK. The company combines distribution scale with bespoke engineering capability, designing and manufacturing systems such as: Hydraulic power packs & cylinders High-pressure and filtration systems Valve assemblies & pipework Compressor and lubrication systems With a strong footprint across aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects (including high-profile UK installations), the business is now investing in significant growth within the Defence sector. The Role – What You’ll Be Doing This is a high-impact, strategic sales role focused on developing and expanding Defence sector revenue across the UK. You will: Drive new business development targeting Tier 1 & Tier 2 defence contractors (e.g. prime contractors and supply chain partners) Build relationships across procurement, engineering, and technical stakeholders Win and manage projects involving hydraulic systems and components Develop a pipeline across Land, Sea, and Air defence programs Position the business as a key supply chain partner for both components and engineered solutions Collaborate with internal engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions This is a true “build” role – you’ll have autonomy and the opportunity to create a strong presence in a rapidly growing sector.  Why Join? Join a fast-growing engineering group targeting £125M turnover Huge opportunity in a high-growth UK defence market Ability to shape and own a new vertical within the business Work with industry-leading manufacturers and technologies Strong internal engineering support and national infrastructure  What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you will have: Proven experience in technical sales or business development within engineering Strong track record selling into the Defence sector (essential) Experience selling systems, components, or engineered solutions Ability to develop new business from scratch Confidence engaging with senior technical and procurement stakeholders Self-motivation, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-building skills  Package & Benefits Basic salary: £55,000 – £75,000 Group bonus scheme Company car (fully expensed) Pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays Long-term career growth within a scaling organisation ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.  Contact: Bav Patel Recruitment Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.    By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation