Business Development Manager - Precision Engineering - Aerospace

  • Winsearch
  • City, Manchester
  • Mar 09, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Technical Sales Engineer Aerospace Manufacturing North West Up to £55,000 + Car + Bonus

Do you have experience selling precision engineering or manufacturing services into aerospace customers?


Have you worked with machining, coating, fabrication or component repair technologies?

Are you comfortable developing new business within aerospace supply chains?

Do you enjoy technical sales where you work closely with engineers to develop solutions?

Take your career to the next level with a specialist engineering manufacturer supporting global industries from their North West facility.

This organisation has built its reputation on precision machining, laser cladding and advanced surface coating technologies, helping customers extend component life, improve wear resistance and enhance performance across critical engineering applications.

With a strong heritage supplying sectors such as oil & gas and power generation, the business is now investing heavily into the aerospace sector and is looking to appoint a commercially focused Technical Sales Engineer to help drive this expansion.

What you NEED

Proven experience in technical sales or business development within precision engineering, machining, coatings or advanced manufacturing

Experience selling into aerospace customers or aerospace supply chains

Ability to sell technical engineering services, manufactured components or specialist engineering solutions

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to win new business while developing existing client relationships

Confidence presenting technical solutions to engineering, procurement and project teams

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

What you ll get in return

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

Company car or car allowance

Tailored performance related bonus

Private healthcare package

Opportunity to play a key role in developing aerospace business within a growing engineering organisation

Long term progression within a specialist manufacturing business

Nice to Haves

Experience selling laser cladding, thermal spray coatings or surface engineering solutions

Background in CNC machining, fabrication or component repair services

Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality requirements

Experience selling into defence, power generation or oil & gas markets

Company Profile

This engineering manufacturer specialises in advanced surface engineering and precision machining technologies used to improve the durability and performance of high-value components.

Operating from a modern North West facility with specialist coating, machining and engineering capabilities, the business supports clients across a range of critical sectors including aerospace, defence, energy and industrial engineering.

The organisation is now expanding its commercial team to support significant growth within the aerospace sector and is seeking an experienced technical sales professional to help drive this next phase of development.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities within aerospace manufacturers and supply chain partners

Build relationships with engineering teams, procurement managers and technical stakeholders

Promote the company s machining, coating and surface engineering capabilities to new clients

Work closely with internal engineering teams to develop technical proposals and solutions

Identify opportunities for component manufacture, repair and refurbishment projects

Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to quotation, negotiation and account growth

Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and sector networking opportunities

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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