Senior Space Business Developer - Remote & Flexible Hours

WIA-Europe; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Remote working available

Duvet Day

Wellness package

Courses for skills improvement

Job summary

AIKO in France seeks a Senior Business Developer to accelerate growth and drive revenue across its space software, AI and automation portfolio. You will own the full BD cycle, build a French/European network, and coordinate with France and Italy teams to translate technology into customer value.

The role requires a strong space industry network, fluent French and professional English, and a proactive, autonomous approach in a fast-growing SME setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, aerospace, or related field.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in business development, sales or related role in space/aerospace.
• Proven ability to generate, develop and close opportunities with strong results mindset.
• Strong network within the French space ecosystem incl. CNES, ESA or space agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities in France across AIKO’s portfolio and contribute to Europe-wide initiatives.
• Identify, qualify and develop new opportunities with institutional and commercial customers.
• Own opportunities through the full BD cycle from prospecting to contract signature.
• Build and expand a network across French and European space ecosystem.
• Lead preparation of high-quality proposals and responses to calls/tenders.
• Develop partnerships and consortium opportunities to access new markets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Networking in space

French & English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CRM experience

Job description

AIKO in France seeks a Senior Business Developer to accelerate growth and drive revenue across its space software, AI and automation portfolio. You will own the full BD cycle, build a French/European network, and coordinate with France and Italy teams to translate technology into customer value.

The role requires a strong space industry network, fluent French and professional English, and a proactive, autonomous approach in a fast-growing SME setting.