Position
We are seeking a Services Business Development Manager to drive growth in our services portfolio, bridging the gap between technical expertise and commercial strategy. This role combines technical understanding of space activities and the related services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing relationships with institutional and commercial customers, as well as potential partners.
* Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
* Start date: At the earliest
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Business Development:
o Identify and pursue new services business opportunities, aligned with or contributing to the Department and Company strategy
o Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional customers, partners, and commercial customers worldwide
o Support strategic go-to-market plans for commercial services
* Bid Management & Coordination:
o Support or coordinate the practical services bid process from kick-off to submission
o Work closely with technical contributors and existing services teams to prepare proposals and services offering
* Support to recruitment
o Support the Technical Recruiters and the Human Resources Team in the recruitment process for new or future services
Skills and Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
* 2 years of experience in business development within the space, aerospace, or defence sector
* Strong knowledge of at least one space business domain: Earth observation, engineering service or ground systems
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex services sales cycles
* Excellent communication skills to engage both technical experts and executive stakeholders.
Considered as Assets
* Experience in service delivery management or service delivery
* International experience and familiarity with commercial markets and/or with government procurement, ESA/NASA/DoD/EUMETSAT/EUSPA/European Commission frameworks
* Business-related training.
Our Offer
* Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
* A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
* A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
* A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
* Working from home in part can be a possibility
* An individualised training and development programmes.
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About Us
Space Applications Services NV/SA is an independent Belgian company founded in 1987. Aerospace Applications North America is our Partner company in Houston, USA.
Our aim is to research and develop innovative systems, solutions and products and provide services to the aerospace and security markets and related industries. Our activities cover manned and unmanned spacecraft, launch/re-entry vehicles, control centres, robotics and a wide range of information systems.
The Company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards.
We also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training.
From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.
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How To Apply
Upload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English.
The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union.