Aerospace Aftermarket Strategy & Bid Optimization Lead

Safran; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Business Development Manager to support aftermarket sales and growth across Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter segments in the assigned territory. You will build a 12-24 month strategic pipeline, manage RFQ/bid processes, and drive revenue while strengthening customer relations.

The role involves collaborating with marketing, conducting market intelligence, and ensuring on-time bid submissions to achieve annual targets.

Qualifications

• Familiar with aerospace aftermarket industry practices and markets.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Existing customer relationships preferred.
• Experienced in detailed analytics using Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a 12-24 month strategic opportunity pipeline aligned to priority platforms and customers.
• Maintain pipeline coverage greater than the annual sales target with clear conversion milestones.
• Drive bid management improvements to improve speed, quality, and win rates.
• Collaborate on marketing plan development and support campaigns.
• Gather market intelligence and feedback to BI/Proposals teams and ensure issues resolution.

Skills

Aerospace market knowledge

Customer relationships

Business analytics

Excel

Power BI

Education

Business degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Safran is seeking a Business Development Manager to support aftermarket sales and growth across Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter segments in the assigned territory. You will build a 12-24 month strategic pipeline, manage RFQ/bid processes, and drive revenue while strengthening customer relations.

The role involves collaborating with marketing, conducting market intelligence, and ensuring on-time bid submissions to achieve annual targets.