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Job Title: Business Development Manager Location : Tewkesbury Hours : Monday - Friday Salary : 35,000 - 45,000 Overview: Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager in a fast paced environment to support continued growth, drive new opportunities, and strengthen long-term customer relationships within a highly technical and precision-led industry. Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, energy, automotive, and scientific sectors Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients Manage the full sales pipeline, including forecasting, reporting, and opportunity tracking Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to develop technical proposals and quotations Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings Develop a strong understanding of client requirements to deliver tailored engineering solutions Key Skills of a Business Development Manager Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within precision engineering or CNC machining Strong technical understanding of machining processes and the ability to interpret engineering drawings Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Commercially aware with a proactive, self-motivated approach Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise effectively Benefits Opportunity to influence growth strategy within a respected engineering business Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing career development and progression opportunities