Safran

Sales Director SAE/CFM Americas (Fully Remote with Travel)

Safran$120K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in sales or aftersales roles
  • At least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a strong asset
  • Willingness to travel frequently across the Americas and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement sales strategies in collaboration with GE Aerospace
  • Lead sales campaigns from opportunity identification to contract signing
  • Develop tailored 'value selling' proposals for customers
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in customer organizations
  • Represent Safran and CFM at industry events
  • Coordinate with GE Aerospace for campaign strategy alignment
  • Identify new business opportunities to enhance the sales pipeline

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with travel requirements
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in aerospace propulsion
  • Involvement in strategic sales initiatives
  • Participation in industry events and conferences
  • Collaborative work environment across cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Description du poste

Intitulé du poste

Sales Director SAE/CFM Americas (Fully Remote with Travel)

Type contrat

CDI

Statut (CSP)

Ingénieur & Cadre

Temps de travail

Temps complet

Parlons de votre future mission

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.

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Parlons de vous

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.

Localisation du poste

Localisation du poste

Amérique du Nord, Etats-Unis, Texas

Ville

Fully Remote with Travel

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études min. requis

BAC+5

Niveau d'expérience min. requis

Supérieure à 8 ans

Langues

  • Anglais (Bilingue)
  • Français (Courant)

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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