Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers (Junior & Senior) – Defence & Communications

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Steatite Communications, a leading provider of advanced communications solutions including Wave Relay® MANET systems, is looking to hire two Business Development Managers — one Junior and one Senior — to drive growth, build strong customer and partner relationships, and support high-impact projects in Defence, Intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain long-term customer and partner relationships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Consult with clients to design solutions that meet technical and business needs.
• Support demonstrations, trials, events, and tradeshows.
• Travel for meetings and collaborative projects.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Junior Business Development Manager:

• 1–2 years’ relevant experience or strong potential to grow.
• Motivated, adaptable, and collaborative.

Senior Business Development Manager:

• 2–5 years’ relevant experience with a proven track record.
• Experience in Defence, Communications, or Intelligence preferred.

Desirable for both roles:

• Technical knowledge of networking, IP, RF, or MANET systems.
• Eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Why Steatite Communications?

• Work with cutting-edge technology in an innovative, fast-moving environment.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Travel and work closely with clients across a variety of high-impact projects.
• Collaborative team culture with meaningful client engagement.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary package
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contributions, 4% employer contributions (salary sacrifice)
• Enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme including corporate healthcare plan and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Discount scheme including retail, travel, and gym memberships
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Our Recruitment process

1. Application Review- Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager

2. Initial Screening - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.

Interview – candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience.

3. Assessment (if applicable):
Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position.

4. Offer and onboarding- Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.

We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.

Apply Now: Send your CV and covering letter indicating Junior or Senior