BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – SPACE SECTOR
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our client's commercial team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is pivotal in identifying new business opportunities across a portfolio of space-sector products and technology solutions, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and driving strategic growth within the rapidly evolving space industry.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across commercial, institutional, and defence sectors;
Track, identify, and qualify prospects for inclusion in the sales pipeline;
Manage the end-to-end business development and sales process, from lead generation through to contract award;
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms while ensuring alignment with organisational objectives;
Monitor and report on proposal progress, contract deliverables, and business development activities;
Gather and analyse customer, competitor, and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making;
Establish and manage strategic partnerships to expand market presence and business opportunities.
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree or PhD preferred);
Proven experience in business development within the aerospace or space sectors, with the ability to identify market needs, emerging applications, and customer requirements, and align technical solutions with organisational capabilities and strategic priorities;
Demonstrated ability to define market entry strategies, shape new business opportunities, and position offerings within competitive and evolving markets;
Broad knowledge of the global space ecosystem, including institutional, commercial, and defence markets, key stakeholders, procurement models, and funding mechanisms;
Experience working with contractual frameworks, compliance requirements, planning processes, and risk assessment methodologies;
Permanent employment contract;
Full-time position;
Hybrid working arrangement in accordance with company policy;