Global Business Development Lead – Satellite & Space

Role Overview

As a Global Business Development Lead, you will own the commercial responsibility for developing strategic global relationships with clients in the satellite, space, and communications arena. You will work alongside world-class engineers and scientists to identify, develop, and maintain valuable commercial partnerships and build a long-term sales pipeline based on deep customer relationships.

What You Will Do

You will develop and manage an opportunity pipeline of development and technical strategy related projects, build a deep understanding of prospective clients’ needs, and collaborate with the broader Satellite & Space team to develop and deliver high-quality proposals and close deals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for an experienced business developer who is intellectually curious, collaborative, and always eager to explore new perspectives. You will have a strong understanding of current/ongoing industry trends in satellite and terrestrial telecommunications, experience identifying and evaluating commercial opportunities, and excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Requirements

• 1st or 2:1 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Track record of winning technical programmes in telecommunications and/or space
• Strong awareness of current/ongoing industry trends in satellite and terrestrial telecommunications
• Experience identifying and evaluating commercial opportunities
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of research and development and the commercialisation of technologies and products
• Demonstrated success delivering complex and/or services sales
• Demonstrable ability to build and nurture industry networks and establishing strong, long-term relationships

Benefits

• Annual profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Free, nutritious lunch in our on-site restaurant
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life insurance worth 6x salary
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Activities and community fund
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships