At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in the UK and Europe’s space sector by managing key relationships.
- Company: Join a leading company in the exciting field of satellite communications.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to work on innovative projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of the space industry and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in the space sector required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for developing and managing business opportunities and relationships across the UK and European institutional space sector. Reporting to the Head of Business Development and Sales, the postholder will act as the primary account lead for institutional customers, driving engagement, coordinating internal teams, and progressing opportunities from identification through contract award.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and grow new institutional business opportunities in the UK and Europe
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional customers and strategic partners
- Develop and manage a qualified opportunity pipeline aligned to growth objectives
- Lead capture activities, including win strategies and pursuit planning
- Promote the company’s capabilities and value proposition to institutional stakeholders
- Develop teaming and partner relationships to strengthen bids
- Track and report pipeline activity using CRM tools
- Provide customer insight and market intelligence to internal teams
- Support pricing, bid preparation, and proposal development
- Monitor institutional portals for upcoming opportunities and RFPs
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals
- Lead customer engagement post-submission through to close
- Represent the organisation at customer meetings and industry events
Experience
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (technical or space-related preferred)
- Strong space sector experience in business development
- Strong understanding of the space ecosystem and institutional customers
- Proven ability to build pipelines and win new business
- Experience across the bid lifecycle from capture to award
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal input
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Willingness to travel as required
Business Development Manager - Satcoms employer: Bluestream People
As a leading player in the space sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Business Development Manager role, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to engage with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic industry. Located in the heart of the UK, we provide a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and encourages personal growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
