PemstrongJoining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers: /strong /em /pulliGreat career opportunities /liliInternational environment /liliPossible hybrid work /li /ulh3Job Introduction /h3pSerco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. /ppstrongWe’re looking for a Business Development Manager, to reinforce the team in our Italy office! /strong /ppstrongThe Difference You Will Make /strong /ppYou will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping managing spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward. /ppstrongWhy Join Serco? /strong /ppWork in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts. /ppAccess continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector. /ppBe part of a company that values work-life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. /ppGain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission-critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies. /ppstrongWe look forward to meeting you! /strong /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3pAs Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and sales initiatives within the Space sector. /ppstrongYou will be responsible for: /strong /pulliBusiness Development Sales StrategyulliExecute the commercial strategy and sales plan in alignment with the European Business Development Director /liliDevelop and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities to meet growth targets in order bookings and margins /liliLead end-to-end business development activities across the bid lifecycle, including win theme development, pursuit strategy, pricing, teaming, and solution development /li /ul /li /ulpstrongCustomer Engagement Capture Management: /strong /pulliBuild and maintain consultative relationships with key stakeholders and customers to position Serco at the forefront of upcoming opportunities /liliUnderstand customer needs and align them with Serco’s capabilities, identifying gaps and implementing tailored capture strategies /liliPromote Serco’s value proposition and capabilities through proactive engagement and representation /liliCoordinate with internal teams including bidding, legal, finance, and operations to ensure successful deal execution in compliance with corporate governance /liliCollaborate with Business Development Directors to support capture management and competitive pricing strategies /liliAnalyse unsuccessful bids and integrate lessons learned into future proposition development /li /ulpstrongMarket Representation Networking: /strong /pulliRepresent Serco in relevant professional associations and industry events /liliCoordinate Serco’s presence at sales events and fairs in collaboration with the European marketing team /liliDevelop and maintain a network of senior relationships within the customer and industry community to identify and pursue new opportunities /li /ulh3Successful Candidate /h3ulliOpen minded and able to interact with confidence with all stakeholders /liliMotivated by challenge and looking for business success /liliEnjoys teamworking and is used to cooperate with bidding, legal, finance and operational teams in an international environment /liliStrong communication and collaboration skills /liliExercises good judgement with decision-making skills /liliGood analytical skills with the ability to assimilate information quickly, cut through to determine resolution, communicate key messages simply and effectively to the business /liliDemonstrated understanding in building opportunities. /liliMinimum of 2 years of experience in same role /li /ulpstrongPreferred but not required: /strong /pulliGood knowledge about Space sector with focus on Earth Observation, Downstream applications, RD projects /liliUnderstanding of EO applications and data processing algorithms /liliExperience in Earth Observation projects in the downstream domain /li /ulh3About the Company /h3pSerco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe. /ppstrongWomen in Aerospace /strongbrWe prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector. /ppstrongWe are diverse and inclusive organisation /strong /ppAt Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant. /ppWe believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. /ppIn the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany. /ppemIf you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team /em /ppustrongImportant /strong /u /ppAny offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. /ppemPlease contactthe recruitment team if needed /em /ppThe following content displays a map of the job's location. /pullistrongSalary /strongSalary information available upon application /lilistrongFrequency /strongMonthly /lilistrongJob Reference /strongIT25/Serco/10880 /lilistrongContract Type /strongPermanent /lilistrongClosing Date /strong30 September, 2025 /lilistrongJob Category /strongSatellite Space Engineering Science /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr