Business Development Manager

The primary objective of this role is to be accountable for the delivery of the Aftermarket sales and Intake plan and growth targets for Large Commercial, Regional & Business and Helicopter business segments within an assigned territory. You will be part of a small team (approx. 5 staff) of Business Development Managers where the territory is split between the team to cover specific countries or customers. Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers to ensure contracts are in place to enable them to place MRO and Spares orders.
• Manage, develop and enhance customer relationships and interactions to ensure business growth.
• Coordinate the preparation, presentation and approval of all business cases.
• Develop and execute strategies to support business growth and business re-capture in the defined region.
• Be highly analytical to identify sales, customer and market trends.
• Gather, collate and feedback market intelligence to the Business Intelligence and Proposal team.
• Develop and share best practices in Aftermarket Sales
• Manage, develop and enhance internal relationships across Actuation facilities to ensure smooth transaction of Sales.
• Be fluent in CRM tools to manage closure of strategic initiatives, sales campaigns and opportunities. Utilise CRM as the primary tool for managing, reporting and tracking pursuits, leads and campaigns.
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• Familiar with the aerospace aftermarket industry practices and business models.
• Detailed knowledge of helicopter, regional & business and civil aircraft markets.
• Cultural agility to work across all customers and supporting internal functions.
• Strong leadership with proven business and commercial acumen.
• Existing customer relationships preferred.
• Ability to perform detailed business analytics using Excel and Power Business Intelligence.
• Degree in Business preferred and a degree in Aerospace Engineering an advantage.
• Technical understanding of flight controls and hydraulic systems an advantage.
• Can actively seek out opportunities to leverage the wider organisation
• Curious, always learning & promotes learning culture
• Establishes meaningful relationships; empathetic
  
  Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space., Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.