Safran
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2025-164886 Type de contrat
CDI Statut (CSP)
Temps complet Location: United States, Cincinnati – Other US locations will be considered Department: Civil Sales – Safran Aircraft Engines Join a Global Leader in Aerospace Propulsion Safran Aircraft Engines is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to strengthen our presence in the Americas region. Based in the United States, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success for CFM International and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE), managing engine and service sales campaigns across a defined customer portfolio. This position requires close collaboration with our strategic partner GE Aerospace, who leads the Americas region within the CFM partnership. You will be responsible for aligning sales strategies, securing contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction while representing CFM International's interests in a highly competitive market.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Leadership
Define and implement sales strategies for your customer portfolio in collaboration with GE Aerospace.
Lead sales campaigns from opportunity identification to contract signature.
Contribute to the development of “value selling” proposals tailored to customer needs.
Customer Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within customer organizations (CPO, CFO, CEO, etc.) as well as Airframers or lessors.
Represent Safran and CFM at industry events (conferences, trade shows, ceremonies, etc.).
Act as the voice of the customer within Safran, ensuring their expectations are understood and met.
Internal & Partner Coordination
Coordinate with GE Aerospace to ensure alignment on campaign strategies and commercial actions.
Lead the internal Safran Business Team assigned for each deal and manage the commercial interface with GE Aerospace.
Support internal teams in the timely validation of commercial offers and resolution of contractual issues.
Business Development & Feedback
Identify new business opportunities beyond formal RFPs to feed into the sales pipeline and anticipate winning commercial strategy.
Capture and share lessons learned from past campaigns to continuously improve future performance.
Contribute to the Sales Department's Progress Plan and transversal initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to trade compliance regulations and internal sales policies of both SAE and CFM.
Reporting Line
You will report to the Regional VP Sales for Americas and China, based in France.
Your Profile
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in sales or aftersales roles, including at least 5 years in the aerospace industry.
Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong advantage.
Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently across the Americas and internationally.
Key Competencies
Strategic mindset with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Ability to lead an animate cross-functional (transversal) teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Strong negotiation skills.
High level of autonomy, organization, and attention to detail.
Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
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2025-164886 Type de contrat
CDI Statut (CSP)
Temps complet Location: United States, Cincinnati – Other US locations will be considered Department: Civil Sales – Safran Aircraft Engines Join a Global Leader in Aerospace Propulsion Safran Aircraft Engines is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to strengthen our presence in the Americas region. Based in the United States, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success for CFM International and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE), managing engine and service sales campaigns across a defined customer portfolio. This position requires close collaboration with our strategic partner GE Aerospace, who leads the Americas region within the CFM partnership. You will be responsible for aligning sales strategies, securing contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction while representing CFM International's interests in a highly competitive market.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Leadership
Define and implement sales strategies for your customer portfolio in collaboration with GE Aerospace.
Lead sales campaigns from opportunity identification to contract signature.
Contribute to the development of “value selling” proposals tailored to customer needs.
Customer Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within customer organizations (CPO, CFO, CEO, etc.) as well as Airframers or lessors.
Represent Safran and CFM at industry events (conferences, trade shows, ceremonies, etc.).
Act as the voice of the customer within Safran, ensuring their expectations are understood and met.
Internal & Partner Coordination
Coordinate with GE Aerospace to ensure alignment on campaign strategies and commercial actions.
Lead the internal Safran Business Team assigned for each deal and manage the commercial interface with GE Aerospace.
Support internal teams in the timely validation of commercial offers and resolution of contractual issues.
Business Development & Feedback
Identify new business opportunities beyond formal RFPs to feed into the sales pipeline and anticipate winning commercial strategy.
Capture and share lessons learned from past campaigns to continuously improve future performance.
Contribute to the Sales Department's Progress Plan and transversal initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to trade compliance regulations and internal sales policies of both SAE and CFM.
Reporting Line
You will report to the Regional VP Sales for Americas and China, based in France.
Your Profile
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in sales or aftersales roles, including at least 5 years in the aerospace industry.
Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong advantage.
Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently across the Americas and internationally.
Key Competencies
Strategic mindset with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Ability to lead an animate cross-functional (transversal) teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Strong negotiation skills.
High level of autonomy, organization, and attention to detail.
Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
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