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Safran Defense & Space, Inc.

Vice President of Business Development & Sales

Safran Defense & Space, Inc., Weatherford, Texas, United States

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Position Profile The Vice President of BD & Sales is responsible for the acquisition and retention of U.S. based customers for the sale of the products and services by DSI Space Solutions Business Unit, originating from DSI and its Safran Affiliates at large.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic Business Development & sales plan to achieve company goals and objectives

Build & keep updated the Order Intake / Sales forecast

Lead and manage the BD & Sales team providing guidance, support, and coaching

Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders

Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth

Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management

Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of sales and marketing efforts with overall business strategies

Collaborate with the Engineering Solutions leadership to make sure Safran DSI product engineering development roadmap is aligned with market demands

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive innovation in sales and marketing strategies

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the business development & sales team, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning and professional growth

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

10-15 years of experience in sales and business development roles with 5-7 years of experience in a senior leadership or management position

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.

Proven track record of achieving sales targets, driving business growth, and leading high-performing teams.

Extensive knowledge of the industry and market trends.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven track record in developing successful sales strategies to achieve objectives

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals

Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOD Secret Security Clearance

Requires U.S. Citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

Experience working in both traditional Aerospace and “New Space” companies

Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Well established contacts at all levels in the target accounts base

Experience working in an ITAR environment

Conversational French

TRAVEL More than 50% - Travel between Safran facilities in the United States and travel overseas is required.

SALARY RANGE $240,000-$260,000 annual salary, plus participation in management performance bonus plan.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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