MERITUS Talent are working with one a leading defence and national security organisation for the recruitment of a Business Development Executive to join their Cheltenham offices on a permanent basis Business Development Executive - Cheltenham - Permanent - Up to 70,000 per annum - Defence/NS Industry Experience - SC Clearance The Business Development Executive is responsible for supporting the identification, development and execution of market opportunities: building relationships and supporting the capture of new business opportunities for Cyber and Intelligence Operating Unit, and through this, supporting the growth of new business across the business. The role reports directly to the Head of Business Development (Cyber and Intelligence). Responsibilities:Support the Head of Business Development (Cyber and Intelligence) in planning and implementing strategies targeting new customer growth across Government defence and security stakeholder community.Create a network of influencers and key decision makers to position for future growth.Build and maintain excellent working relationships that are focused on long term partnerships with customers.Develop an understanding of customer use cases, internal decision-making nuances, budget cycles and other key information necessary to win business.To effectively and efficiently establish complementary customer relationships with the NG Corporate Account / Client manager(s).Manage pipeline growth and appropriate pursuit prioritisation w