Business Development Director

Christian Poulsen

Founder & Private Jet Specialist

christian.poulsen@menska.co.uk

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Role	Business Development Director
Location	Remote UK or Europe
Salary	Negotiable, based on experience
Client	Our client is an established aviation business with a strong commercial platform and ambitious growth plans, operating in a fast-moving, international environment.

Role overview:

Senior commercial leadership role responsible for driving new revenue, reactivating dormant accounts and expanding spend across existing customers through a blend of sales, marketing and relationship-led business development.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and deliver the sales and marketing strategy, including budget ownership and ROI

• Present a 12-month commercial and marketing plan to the Board annually

• Generate new enquiries and expand presence in new and existing markets

• Build and grow relationships with prospective, dormant and sub-£1m accounts

• Represent the business at key industry events and trade shows

• Manage key customer contracts to ensure exceptional service delivery

• Gather customer insight through direct engagement, including flight rides

• Feed market intelligence and product opportunities back to the Executive team

• Support charter activity when required

• Produce clear monthly reporting on pipeline, opportunities and market feedback

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven background in senior business development or commercial leadership

• Strong track record of revenue growth through relationship-led sales

• Comfortable owning strategy as well as execution

• Commercially astute, credible and confident at Board level

• Enjoys being out in the market, meeting customers and representing a brand

• Highly organised, proactive and results-driven

Working style:

This role is designed for someone who thrives on being in the market. Travel, industry events and time with customers are a core part of the opportunity, offering real exposure, influence and variety. Remote working is supported, with some office presence expected by agreement.

Menska's thoughts:

A genuinely exciting commercial role for someone who wants visibility, autonomy and the chance to shape growth at a senior level, with real backing from the top.

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Ref: J272

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