Strategic Project Manager – Aftermarket & Bid Optimization

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

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive aftermarket sales across large commercial, regional & business, and helicopter segments within the UK. You will build a 12-24 month strategic pipeline, maintain robust customer relationships, and translate market insights into growth initiatives.

In this role, you will participate in bid management improvements, support marketing plans, and collaborate with BI and proposal teams to deliver timely, high-quality responses and long-term

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.
• Business and commercial acumen; existing customer relationships preferred.
• Ability to perform detailed business analytics using Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of aftermarket sales, intake plan and growth targets.
• Build and maintain a 12-24 month strategic opportunity pipeline aligned to priority platforms and customers.
• Maintain pipeline coverage greater than annual sales target with conversion milestones.
• Drive bid management improvements to improve speed, quality and win rates.
• Gather market intelligence and feedback to BI and Proposal teams; develop customer relationships and interactions to enable growth.

Skills

Aerospace aftermarkets

Market analytics

Excel/BI

Customer relationships

Pipeline management

Education

Business degree

Aerospace engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Safran is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive aftermarket sales across large commercial, regional & business, and helicopter segments within the UK. You will build a 12-24 month strategic pipeline, maintain robust customer relationships, and translate market insights into growth initiatives.

In this role, you will participate in bid management improvements, support marketing plans, and collaborate with BI and proposal teams to deliver timely, high-quality responses and long-term