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Nick Bloomfield

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in budgeting and financial analysis, diplomatic negotiation, and multi-sectoral coordination. Demonstrates a strong understanding of sustainable development and international relations, coupled with technological adaptation and corporate governance acumen. Proven track record in programme implementation oversight, field operations supervision, and resource mobilisation. Adept at stakeholder management, strategic leadership, and policy advocacy while directing large teams under pressure. Skilled in logistics coordination, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance to ensure seamless operations. Committed to driving business development through client acquisition strategies, lead generation, and customer relationship management. Career goal: to leverage visionary thinking and leadership skills to foster sustainable growth in dynamic environments.

Offering strong leadership and strategic thinking with background in managing cross-functional teams and driving organisational growth. Knowledgeable about stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and project management. Ready to use and develop leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills in Director of Business Development role.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

UK Country Director

Datenna B.V
Remote
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led development of strategic initiatives and oversaw operations across UK.
  • Cultivated key relationships to acquire 25% new business and renewed 100% of existing contracts.
  • Established country-specific strategies through market trend analysis and socio-economic factors.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams for effective mission execution.
  • Delivered professional sales presentations highlighting product quality and market comparisons.
  • Managed client contracts, negotiating favourable terms to achieve revenue targets.
  • Focused on business development and market expansion, driving sales growth with effective strategies.
  • Navigated complex challenges to support organisational success in UK.
  • Managed interactions with government officials to maintain favourable organisational standing.

Senior Business Development Manager

Cubic Defence UK Ltd
Salisbury, Wiltshire
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led strategic and operational projects to drive growth in Defence accounts across UK and EMEA, by 80%
  • Formulated comprehensive business development strategy targeting government and defence sectors.
  • Boosted brand awareness and identified market opportunities in Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Latvia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
  • Established strategic alliances and partnerships within UK and MEA Defence, engaging key decision-makers.
  • Maintained Defence sector CRM system to track potential leads effectively.
  • Re-established relations with five eyes countries, leading to sole source RFI for military training support at £40M
  • Initiated competitor analysis for improved market positioning.
  • Optimised service delivery by integrating customer feedback into business strategies.

Senior Business Development Manager

Emesent
Oswestry - Remote, Shropshire
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Established business development strategy for launching autonomous SLAM-based LiDAR scanner in GPS-denied environments.
  • Generated £1M pipeline within six months through targeted initiatives.
  • Presented LiDAR solution to Navy, Army, and Air Force decision-makers across 15 EMEA countries.
  • Converted new routes to market into viable business opportunities.
  • Leveraged partnerships with UK and EMEA Defence, Emergency Services, and government entities.
  • Crafted tailored marketing strategies for each country to maximise impact.
  • Developed and managed CRM system for tracking engagement and performance.

Business Development Manager – Defence

Leidos
Farnborough, Hampshire
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Directed Business Development Team to manage extensive client portfolio and achieve growth targets.
  • Identified client requirements across Defence, government, and aerospace sectors, including UK MOD and DE&S.
  • Delivered stakeholder engagement programmes while developing effective counter-competitor strategies.
  • Provided specialist insights for market analysis, long-range growth plans, and product roadmaps.
  • Negotiated and secured £5M in business against £2M target, exceeding revenue goals.
  • Maintained robust pipeline of business leads to drive revenue generation.
  • Executed successful product launches that improved market penetration.
  • Cultivated client relationships, increasing brand loyalty through targeted engagement.

Senior Business Development manager

Spire Global UK
01.2020 - 12.2021

Designed long-term strategic initiatives and recognised growth opportunities, including commercial and institutional clients involved in Defence, government, aerospace, and security programs, on behalf of Spire Global which uses data and hardware technology to provide intelligence to solve worldwide problems.

Head of Int Sales & BD

Zoll Medical
Runcorn, Halton
01.2018 - 12.2020

Led strategic and operational projects to drive sales growth in medical devices sector.
Cultivated relationships with UK MOD, DE&S, EDA, UN, NATO, NSPA, and NGOs.
Defined business development strategy to identify and pursue new customer opportunities.
Positioned ZOLL as a strategic partner within land, aerospace, and marine sectors.
Maintained key accounts to ensure ongoing relationship success across EMEA region.
Executed initiatives to enhance market presence and revenue growth in defence, aerospace, and maritime sectors.

Head of Defence BD

Ocean Safety
01.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Business Development Manager

Qioptiq
01.2010 - 12.2015

Head of Operations

NHS
01.2008 - 12.2010

Senior Contracts Manager

Gatwick Airport
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Managed £11m contracts.

Environmental Crime Team Manager

Environment Agency
01.2003 - 12.2007

British Army -Senior Operations Manager (C4iSR)

Royal Engineers UK MOD
Various
01.1979 - 12.2003

Completed 25-year military career, excelling in combat operations and peacetime roles.

Managed £5 million budget while overseeing performance of 48 technical staff.

  • Directed stewardship of £15 million in telecommunications, vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
  • Designed UK-wide training programme for 1,000 cadets and adult instructors, enhancing team-building skills.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Carpenter and Joiner Advanced

RSME
Chatham, Kent
03.1984 - 05.1985

NVQ Level 3 - MOI instructor

UK MOD
UK

NVQ Level 3 - Kayaking, Climbing, Hill walking, Skiing instructor

UK MOD
UK

NVQ Level 3 - Weapons training, Driving, Communications Map reading Instructor

UK MOD
UK

NVQ Level 5 - Communications

RSME
Chatham, Kent
01.1986 - 02.1987

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Contract negotiations
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Account management
  • Managed budgets
  • Deal negotiation
  • Product Knowledge
  • Business Administration
  • Able To Travel

Affiliations

  • kayaking, walking, skiing

Languages

German
Fluent

Timeline

UK Country Director

Datenna B.V
02.2025 - 07.2025

Senior Business Development Manager

Cubic Defence UK Ltd
02.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Business Development Manager

Emesent
05.2023 - 01.2024

Business Development Manager – Defence

Leidos
12.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Business Development manager

Spire Global UK
01.2020 - 12.2021

Head of Int Sales & BD

Zoll Medical
01.2018 - 12.2020

Head of Defence BD

Ocean Safety
01.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Business Development Manager

Qioptiq
01.2010 - 12.2015

Head of Operations

NHS
01.2008 - 12.2010

Senior Contracts Manager

Gatwick Airport
01.2007 - 12.2008

Environmental Crime Team Manager

Environment Agency
01.2003 - 12.2007

NVQ Level 5 - Communications

RSME
01.1986 - 02.1987

NVQ Level 4 - Carpenter and Joiner Advanced

RSME
03.1984 - 05.1985

British Army -Senior Operations Manager (C4iSR)

Royal Engineers UK MOD
01.1979 - 12.2003

NVQ Level 3 - MOI instructor

UK MOD

NVQ Level 3 - Kayaking, Climbing, Hill walking, Skiing instructor

UK MOD

NVQ Level 3 - Weapons training, Driving, Communications Map reading Instructor

UK MOD
Nick Bloomfield