Business Development & Marketing Executive

UK (On-site)

£28K/yr – £40K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the full front of customer engagement and sales ops, combining relationship management, CRM discipline, content marketing support, and AI-enabled productivity to drive new business and customer satisfaction.

  • Manage customer relationships and qualify opportunities across UAVTEK's defence and commercial domains.
  • Own CRM hygiene, lead tracking, forecasting, and data-driven reporting to improve pipeline visibility.
  • Coordinate lightweight marketing content, digital campaigns, and social comms, with AI tools shaping research and efficiency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Business Development & Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers; Manage customer communications and follow-up activities; Support sales activities including quotations, proposals, presentations and demonstrations; Identify and qualify new business opportunities; Maintain awareness of customer requirements, market trends and competitor activity; Assist with exhibitions, demonstrations, networking events and customer visits; Help develop and maintain sales pipelines.
  • CRM & Sales Operations: Take ownership of maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records; Track leads, opportunities, quotations and customer interactions; Produce sales reports, forecasts and management updates; Improve CRM processes, workflows and data quality; Ensure customer information is organised and readily accessible.
  • Marketing & Digital Content: Create and maintain professional product datasheets, brochures, presentations and marketing materials; Develop website content and product information; Create case studies, news articles and customer success stories; Assist with product launches and marketing campaigns; Ensure all materials align with company branding and quality standards.
  • Social Media & Communications: Manage company social media platforms and content schedules; Create engaging content including written posts, photography, graphics and video; Monitor engagement and analyse performance metrics; Increase brand awareness and audience engagement; Support external communications and public relations activities.
  • AI & Digital Transformation: Use AI tools to improve productivity, research, content creation and business processes; Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows; Support the adoption of modern digital tools across sales and marketing activities; Leverage AI-assisted research and analysis to support business development activities; Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.

Requirements

  • Essential Skills & Experience: Business & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong interpersonal and customer relationship management abilities; Professional and confident when interacting with customers and stakeholders; Highly organised with strong attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • IT & Digital Skills: Applicants must be highly IT literate and comfortable using modern business software and digital tools.
  • Essential experience includes: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); CRM systems such as HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce or similar; Digital content creation tools; Social media management platforms; WYSIWYG Website Design (Wix); Website content management systems (CMS); AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude or equivalent; Creating professional reports, presentations and marketing materials; Data management, reporting and dashboard creation.
  • Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical use of AI tools to improve productivity, content creation, research, marketing activities and business processes.

Nice to Have

  • Desirable Skills: Previous experience in business development, sales, account management or marketing; Experience within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or technology sectors; Graphic design, photography or videography skills; Experience with SEO, Google Analytics or digital advertising; Familiarity with automation tools and AI-powered workflows; Interest in drones, robotics, defence technology or unmanned systems.
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UAVTEK

UAVTEK is a UK manufacturer of Unmanned Systems with specialism in both Aerial and Ground solutions. Our systems are specifically designed for government and military use. In addition to our product lines, UAVTEK also offers R&D services and can take a concept through to prototype in industry leading time frames.

Founded in 2016
Cheltenham, England, GBR
10 employees

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