Business Development Director

Date Posted: 2025-02-14

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type: Unspecified

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or allowance
• 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 (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more

What does the role look like?

We're recruiting an exciting Business Development Director role to work across our Actuation System business. Leading a team across civil & military programmes, you will be the Voice of the Customer within Collins Aerospace Actuation UK, maximising existing revenue within our customer base alongside ensuring we're at the forefront of new technologies.

You will be a proven leader, respected amongst your peers who has a track record of developing teams. You will manage our high profile accounts whilst giving a voice to the team to aid their development.

You will be based at Wolverhampton or Banbury where there will be sporadic travel to our customers both in the UK & overseas. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to Wolverhampton or Banbury for key meetings & visits.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth and expand market presence.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key industry stakeholders, including government agencies, defense contractors, commercial aerospace companies, and supply chain partners.
• Lead capture management efforts for major aerospace programs, including proposal development, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in the aerospace sector.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to develop solutions that align with customer requirements and industry trends.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to enhance brand visibility and business opportunities.
• Develop and manage the business development budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve growth objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), revenue forecasts, and sales pipeline progress to senior leadership.
• Stay informed on regulatory, technological, and geopolitical developments affecting the aerospace industry and advise leadership on strategic implications.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Proven leader who can coach & mentor teams
• Curious mindset alongside excellent commercial awareness
• Proven experience in Aerospace &/or Defence

Desirable skills:

• Ability to engage & influence at all levels
• Excellent knowledge of commercial and military aerospace markets, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful business development strategies and secure high-value contracts.
• Proven track record of managing complex negotiations and partnerships with government and commercial clients.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build a large network of stakeholders in the Civil aerospace industry (OEM, regulators, airlines, government departments)
• Comfortable with overseas travel

About us:

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.

Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

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