Aerospace Aftermarket Strategy & Process Improvement Lead

Safran

Cheadle

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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. The role targets a substantial annual revenue and requires strong market insight, analytics, and customer engagement.

You will build a 12-24 month strategic pipeline, lead RFQ processes, and coordinate with marketing to deploy plans.

Qualifications

Familiar with the aerospace aftermarket industry practices and business models.
Knowledge of helicopter, regional & business and civil aircraft markets.
Technical understanding of flight controls and hydraulic systems an advantage.
Strong analytical skills and may come from a finance background.
Existing customer relationships preferred; ability to leverage the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a 12-24 month strategic opportunity pipeline aligned to priority platforms and customers.
Drive bid management improvements to shorten RFQ turnaround and improve win rates.
Hold monthly pipeline and intake reviews to track progress and outcomes.
Develop and enhance market intelligence feeding the BI and Proposal teams.
Strengthen customer relationships to drive revenue growth and satisfaction.