Business Development Director - UK Defense

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileJoin Talent NetworkSign InEnglishSingle PositionENGAGE. INSPIRE. DEVELOP.View All JobsRemoteBusiness Development Director - UK DefenseRemote - United KingdomApply NowAdd to Job CartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany blogJob IDR039361About usAt Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. Living Our ValuesWith a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.Location: UK - RemoteThe OpportunityAs global defence supply chains demand unprecedented resilience, technological sophistication, and security, Plexus stands out as a stable, growing, and deeply trusted partner. We are expanding our footprint, winning record-breaking global programs, and looking for a high-caliber sales leader to spearhead our next phase of growth in the UK Defence sector.As the Business Development Director for UK Defence, you will hold the keys to a high-growth, highly strategic portfolio. This is not a passive account management role; it is a high-visibility "hunter" position designed for a sophisticated sales executive who can navigate complex MoD supply chains, Tier 1 primes, and aerospace networks.You will execute our UK Defence growth strategy, translating complex, high-stakes customer requirements into innovative, deliverable engineering and manufacturing solutions. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will have the full backing of Plexus’ global engineering powerhouse to win major, multi-million-pound programs.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the Win: Own the entire end-to-end sales cycle for the UK Defence sector. Identify, qualify, and capture high-value, profitable opportunities from initial market engagement through to contract signature.Leverage the Value Chain: Partner with internal cross-functional engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to translate intricate customer requirements into compelling, innovative proposals utilizing Plexus’ full Product Realization Value Chain.Deploy Strategic Networks: Build, nurture, and leverage deep, multi-level relationships across the UK MoD, Tier 1 Defence Primes, and key industry stakeholders to position Plexus as the partner of choice.Shape Market Strategy: Maintain a sophisticated understanding of the UK Defence landscape, funding cycles, and regulatory shifts to proactively identify market risks, map competitive dynamics, and pivot our capture strategies accordingly.Internal Advocacy: Act as the voice of the UK Defence customer internally, collaborating with account leaders to champion the capabilities and infrastructure required to meet evolving defense demands.Who You Are (Qualifications)Defence Industry Authority: You possess a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) alongside a proven, progressive track record of business development or sales leadership specifically within the UK Defence sector.A Proven Deal-Maker: You...