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Business Development Manager

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Overview

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected engineering and software specialist to recruit a Business Development Manager.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of offshore wind and engineering innovation. The role offers genuine autonomy, the ability to influence commercial strategy, and the opportunity to drive growth across software, consultancy, and R&D services.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership to identify, develop, and close commercial opportunities across multiple revenue streams. You will combine technical understanding with commercial expertise to deliver high-value solutions to clients.

Key responsibilities:

  * Identifying and closing sales opportunities across software, consultancy, and R&D projects

  * Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders

  * Managing proposals from initial concept through to contract agreement

  * Advising on pricing structures, commercial terms, and negotiations

  * Maintaining accurate CRM records and managing a clear sales pipeline

  * Using market insights and customer feedback to inform strategy

  * Representing the business at industry events and networking opportunities

  * Supporting marketing activity, including campaigns and thought leadership

  * Identifying new markets and opportunities for long-term growth

  * Collaborating with technical and leadership teams on commercial strategy

About You

Requirements:

  * Proven business development experience within engineering, SaaS, or consultancy environments

  * Strong engineering background, ideally within offshore wind or complex systems

  * Demonstrable success in closing deals and achieving revenue targets

  * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

  * Commercially aware with experience in pricing, contracts, and negotiations

  * Strong organisational and analytical skills

Desirable:

  * Experience securing innovation or research funding

  * Familiarity with CRM systems such as HubSpot

  * Understanding of engineering modelling or similar technical disciplines

What’s on Offer

  * Salary between £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

  * Opportunity to work within a growing, innovative engineering business

  * High level of autonomy and influence within the role

  * Collaborative, supportive, and intellectually engaging environment

  * Exposure to national and international projects

Why Apply?

  * Join a business at the forefront of offshore wind innovation

  * Play a key role in shaping commercial growth

  * Work closely with senior leadership on strategy and development

Apply Now

If you are a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an engineering background, apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment for more information

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