Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

Competitive Salary Great career opportunities Corporate Benefits PackageInternational environmentPossible hybrid work

 

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

The Difference You Will Make

You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping managing spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward.

Why Join Serco?

Work in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts.

Access continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector.

Be part of a company that values work-life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission-critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Main Responsibilities

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and sales initiatives within the Space sector. 

You will be responsible for:

Business Development & Sales StrategyExecute the commercial strategy and sales plan in alignment with the European Business Development DirectorDevelop and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities to meet growth targets in order bookings and marginsLead end-to-end business development activities across the bid lifecycle, including win theme development, pursuit strategy, pricing, teaming, and solution development

Customer Engagement & Capture Management:

Build and maintain consultative relationships with key stakeholders and customers to position Serco at the forefront of upcoming opportunitiesUnderstand customer needs and align them with Serco’s capabilities, identifying gaps and implementing tailored capture strategiesPromote Serco’s value proposition and capabilities through proactive engagement and representation

Collaboration & Governance:

Coordinate with internal teams including bidding, legal, finance, and operations to ensure successful deal execution in compliance with corporate governanceCollaborate with Business Development Directors to support capture management and competitive pricing strategiesAnalyse unsuccessful bids and integrate lessons learned into future proposition development

Market Representation & Networking:

Represent Serco in relevant professional associations and industry eventsCoordinate Serco’s presence at sales events and fairs in collaboration with the European marketing teamDevelop and maintain a network of senior relationships within the customer and industry community to identify and pursue new opportunities Successful Candidate

Your skills:

Fluent in English Open minded and able to interact with confidence with all stakeholdersMotivated by challenge and looking for business successEnjoys teamworking and is used to cooperate with bidding, legal, finance and operational teams in an international environmentStrong communication and collaboration skillsExercises good judgement with decision-making skillsGood analytical skills with the ability to assimilate information quickly, cut through to determine resolution, communicate key messages simply and effectively to the businessDemonstrated understanding in building opportunities.   Minimum of 2 years of experience in same role

 Preferred but not required:

Good knowledge about Space sector with focus on Earth Observation, Downstream applications, R&D projectsUnderstanding of EO applications and data processing algorithmsUnderstanding of EO market developmentExperience in Earth Observation projects in the downstream domain About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe.

Women in Aerospace
We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector.

For more information : Women in Aerospace Europe / Supporting women in STEM 

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Please contact the recruitment team if needed

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