Business Development Manager / Sales Manager - Defence Sector (UK Wide

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)

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