Aerospace Aftermarket Strategy & Process Improvement Lead

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

Job summary

Safran is actively seeking a Business Development Manager to support aftermarket sales growth and intake planning in the assigned territory. You will help build a robust 12-24 month pipeline, maintain coverage above targets, and nurture key customer relationships across Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter segments.

You will leverage market insights, coordinate with the BI and Proposal teams, and drive bid efficiency to improve win rates, while supporting the marketing plan and

Qualifications

• Familiar with 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.
• Excel and Power BI used for detailed business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of aftermarket sales, Intake plan and growth targets for Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter segments.
• Build and maintain a 12-24 month strategic opportunity pipeline with priority platforms and customers.
• Maintain pipeline coverage greater than annual sales target with clear conversion milestones.
• Drive bid management improvements, RFQ turnaround time and on-time bid submission.
• Develop and deploy marketing plans; gather market intelligence for BI and Proposal teams.

Skills

Aerospace aftermarket

Helicopter markets

Flight controls knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Cultural agility

Business acumen

Customer relationships

Excel analytics

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Safran is actively seeking a Business Development Manager to support aftermarket sales growth and intake planning in the assigned territory. You will help build a robust 12-24 month pipeline, maintain coverage above targets, and nurture key customer relationships across Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter segments.

You will leverage market insights, coordinate with the BI and Proposal teams, and drive bid efficiency to improve win rates, while supporting the marketing plan and