Business Development Manager

  • Halma plc
  • Wantage, Oxfordshire
  • 15/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management Testing

Job Description

Business Development ManagerApplylocations: Wantagetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26\_000728 Safety is everything Join Navtech Radar - Innovating the Future of Radar Technology. We are global pioneers in cutting-edge radar systems that support a wide range of critical applications - from Marine and Bulk Handling to perimeter security and intelligent transport systems. Our high-resolution sensors and intelligent software solutions are trusted worldwide to operate flawlessly in all weather and lighting conditions - delivering performance where other technologies fall short.We're not just building products - we're solving real-world challenges and enabling a safer, more connected future.JOB DESCRIPTION Are you a commercially driven business development professional with a technical background and a passion for winning new business? Join Navtech and help grow our presence across the Middle East and Asia by delivering our market-leading AdvanceGuard surveillance solution to airports and security partners. The Opportunity As Business Development Manager, you'll identify and secure new business opportunities, build strong relationships with consultants, system integrators and channel partners, and drive the adoption of AdvanceGuard across the region. This is a strategic, customer-facing role where you'll combine commercial and technical expertise to influence major projects, develop long-term partnerships and contribute to Navtech's continued growth. Where Innovation Meets Location Our operations are based in Oxfordshire, offering a blend of beautiful surroundings and excellent accessibility:• Head Office - Ardington, OxfordshireNestled in the countryside just outside Wantage, our head office is where Software, commercial, and support teams collaborate in a flexible and friendly environment. We're within easy reach of Didcot, Oxford, Reading, and the Thames Valley tech corridor, with good transport links to London.• Manufacturing Facility - Grove Business ParkLocated only minutes from our head office, our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Grove is where our products come to life. With advanced equipment and a skilled production team, this is the heart of our high-quality build and testing process - enabling us to maintain tight control over quality and innovation.Together, these sites provide a collaborative, close-knit environment where teams work side-by-side to take ideas from concept to delivery - all within a few miles of each other. What You'll Be Doing Develop and execute the growth strategy for your region, identifying and securing new business opportunities. Build, manage and convert a strong sales pipeline to achieve growth targets. Drive adoption of AdvanceGuard by building relationships with consultants, partners and system integrators. Recruit, develop and support channel partners through product demonstrations, technical presentations and training. Gather customer and market insight to influence product development and future enhancements. Represent Navtech at industry events, conferences and exhibitions to generate opportunities and build brand awareness. Support commercial negotiations for major projects and contracts. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver successful customer outcomes and long-term growth. What We're Looking For Essential Technical background in engineering, software or similar. Proven B2B technical sales experience. Experience selling into international markets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills. Willingness to travel to your region (Middle East and SE Asia). Desirable Experience within the security or surveillance industry.LI-FH1 What's in it for you? We have a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:- Flexible working with the option of working a 9-day fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 25 days annual leave- Buy/sell holiday scheme- Parental leave up to 14 weeks full pay- Cycle 2 work scheme- Electric vehicle car scheme- Company shares scheme- Generous employer pension contributions- GP24 which gives you the option to have a phone/video consultation with a GP at a time and day that suits you- YuLife app that rewards you for daily activities which you can redeem as vouchers, discounts or charity donations- Gym discounts- Referral scheme- Employee Assistance Programme Our Values: Our values make our company what it is.CUSTOMER FIRSTEXCELLENCEPROGRESSIONCOLLABORATION About UsWe are a world-leading innovator, award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients across industry sectors, including Security Surveillance, Industrial Automation and Traffic Safety. We have harnessed the power of the latest radar technology for commercial applications, offering cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Renowned for investing heavily in innovation, research and development, we have earned an unrivalled reputation for products that are high performance, robust and extremely reliable. Our systems are often used in mission-critical applications where safety and security are vital. We are a fast-growing business, with a family-feel culture and an unquenchable passion to innovate. We are proud to have the finest brains in the industry, with unrivalled levels of experience, imagining, building and deploying the smartest systems that the world trusts.