Aerospace Aftermarket Strategy & Process Improvement PM

Safran; Basildon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive aftermarket sales and growth across large commercial, regional & business and helicopter segments. You will manage a 12-24 month opportunity pipeline, oversee RFQ/bid processes, and coordinate with marketing and BI teams to accelerate win rates and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes market insight, customer relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve annual targets within the assigned territory.

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 commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Existing customer relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a 12-24 month strategic opportunity pipeline.
• Oversee pipeline coverage and conversion milestones.
• Drive bid management, RFQ turnaround, and on-time bids.
• Support development and deployment of marketing plan.
• Gather market intelligence and feedback to BI and Proposals teams.

Skills

Aerospace aftermarket

Helicopter markets

Airliner markets

Flight controls

Hydraulic systems

Business analytics

Excel

Power BI

Customer relationships

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Safran in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive aftermarket sales and growth across large commercial, regional & business and helicopter segments. You will manage a 12-24 month opportunity pipeline, oversee RFQ/bid processes, and coordinate with marketing and BI teams to accelerate win rates and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes market insight, customer relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve annual targets within the assigned territory.