Stirling Dynamics

Business Development Executive

Stirling Dynamics  •  £25k - £45k/yr  •  England, GB (Hybrid)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Business Development Executive to join the team

Stirling Dynamics is a leading engineering company delivering innovative solutions across Aerospace, Marine, Pilot Controls and Simulation markets. With annual revenues exceeding £20M and ambitious plans for future growth, we are expanding our Business Development team and seeking a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Executive to support our continued success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Stirling Dynamics in a developmental Business Development role, providing exposure across all areas of our business. Working alongside experienced Business Development Managers, technical specialists, and senior leaders, you will play an important role in identifying opportunities, building customer relationships, supporting growth campaigns, and developing a broad understanding of our markets and technologies.

The role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in Business Development within a technology-led engineering organisation. You will gain experience across multiple sectors and customer groups, developing commercial, strategic, and customer engagement skills while contributing to the company's growth objectives.

This role is based from our Bristol office, with an expectation of working on-site at least two to three days per week alongside customer visits and business travel.

Due to the nature of our work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

  • Supporting business development activities across Aerospace, Marine, Pilot Controls and Simulation sectors
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
  • Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through market research, customer engagement, and industry networking
  • Supporting strategic account management activities and customer growth plans
  • Assisting with business development campaigns, customer visits, exhibitions, conferences, and industry events
  • Working closely with technical and commercial teams to help develop customer solutions and proposals
  • Maintaining accurate sales pipeline and customer information within CRM systems
  • Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify future opportunities
  • Representing Stirling Dynamics professionally as an ambassador for the business in the UK and internationally

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of products, services, customers, and markets while developing the skills and experience needed for progression into more senior Business Development positions.

Essential skills

  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commercial awareness and an interest in identifying and developing business opportunities
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and organised approach to work
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
  • Good presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in engineering, technology, aerospace, marine, or defence-related industries
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required

Desired skills

  • Knowledge of strategic account management principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Understanding of customer procurement processes and sales lifecycles

What do I need before I apply

  • Demonstrable experience in a business development, sales, account management, marketing, or customer-facing commercial role (Essential)
  • Experience using CRM systems and producing business reports (Essential)
  • Experience in the aerospace, defence, marine, or engineering sectors (Desirable)
  • Experience supporting bid activities, proposals, or customer solution development (Desirable)
  • Experience attending or supporting trade shows, exhibitions, or industry events (Desirable)

Benefits

Competitive package - Grade 2-3 (£25,000 - £45,000) depending on experience

  • Join a respected and growing engineering business with ambitious plans for expansion
  • Gain exposure across multiple exciting markets and technologies
  • Develop your career through structured mentoring, professional development, and hands-on experience
  • Work alongside experienced technical and commercial professionals
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment
  • Travel and engage with customers, partners, and industry leaders in the UK and internationally
  • Play an active role in shaping the future growth of the business

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

Stirling Dynamics

About Stirling Dynamics

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.

Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.

Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
1987
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