Global Satellite & Space Business Development Leader

TTP plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance for employee

Life insurance worth 6x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car leasing scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

TTP plc, an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, seeks a Global Business Development Lead for the Satellite and Space team. You will own commercial responsibility for developing strategic global relationships with clients in satellite, space and communications, building a long-term sales pipeline.

Work alongside world-class engineers and scientists to translate needs into opportunities, refine value propositions, and deliver compelling proposals and contracts.

Qualifications

• 1st or 2:1 Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Track record of winning technical programmes in telecommunications and/or space.
• Entrepreneurial approach to identifying unmet client needs and translating capability into commercial success.
• Strong awareness of current industry trends in satellite and terrestrial telecommunications.
• Experience identifying and evaluating commercial opportunities; shaping deal points and proposals.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with senior leaders and customers.
• Understanding of R&D and commercialization of technologies and products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an opportunity pipeline by building trusted client networks through in-person and online interactions.
• Create and run BD campaigns with the Marketing Team to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Refine positioning and messaging as markets and client priorities evolve.
• Understand prospective clients’ needs to support opportunities.
• Collaborate with Satellite & Space team to deliver high-quality proposals and negotiate win-win contracts.
• Inform strategy by monitoring capabilities, competition, and market trends.
• Represent TTP externally by building the brand and professional profile through industry engagement.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Business development

Strategic relationship building

Excellent writing & communication

Market awareness (satellite/telecoms)

Negotiation & deal structuring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science/engineering

Job description

TTP plc, an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, seeks a Global Business Development Lead for the Satellite and Space team. You will own commercial responsibility for developing strategic global relationships with clients in satellite, space and communications, building a long-term sales pipeline.

Work alongside world-class engineers and scientists to translate needs into opportunities, refine value propositions, and deliver compelling proposals and contracts.