Sales Manager - North America
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.
Reference number
2025-166982
Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Sales / marketing - Sales
Job title
Sales Manager - North America
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Sales Manager (North America) supports the sales and marketing efforts through all aspects of customer account management, obtaining and developing business, sales of products and services, and maintaining sales margins.
The Sales Manager will have responsibility for achieving the sales targets established by Safran Aerosystems Services for their assigned region (US & Canada) and / or customer base (see below). The position will assist Safran Aerosystems Services Marketing team and the Safran Group OEM's in developing the after-market sales strategy and goals to grow Safran Aerosystems Services business with Commercial Operators, MROs, and other customers.
The position supports the sales and marketing efforts through sourcing, obtaining and developing business, sales of Safran products and services, and special projects as assigned.
The successful candidate should be familiar with the North American market aviation sector and their various world of operations, along with key business skills allowing for success.
This position is based in Peachtree City, GA.
Examples of key accounts that could be assigned to this position (not complete and subject to change): Air Canada, Boeing Distribution, Delta Airlines, Fed Ex, Porter Airlines, Sun Country WestJet.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Collect and analyze market intelligence, define customer requirements, and direct independent sales representatives where assigned in close cooperation with the other sales managers, the marketing team, and the different departments in Safran Aerosystems Services Americas and OEM of the Safran Group.
Achieves sales objectives by pursuing various commercial sales leads established either by Safran Aerosystems Services Americas or Safran Group OEM's.
Establish action plans for major sales and lead business acquisition teams to capture sales opportunities utilizing Salesforce.com to track and report progress on opportunity pursuit.
Sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
Participates in formulating and developing long-range sales goals, objectives and budget.
Develops business objectives, strategies, and plans to maximize the value of Safran Aerosystems Services to the assigned Customer account(s).
Explores for new business with current and new customers, to meet defined sales goals of product and service. Creates and submits reports of progress and achievements on a bi-weekly basis and through Salesforce.com.
Promotes sales and engage in discussions/negotiations with major operators and the end customers/users as requested by the account.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Candidates for positions with SAU must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. SAU is committed to working with & providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical & mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail hr-sau.sao@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.
Candidate skills & requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
a) Knowledge and Skills
Sales skills (prospecting, high value questions, presentation skills, reporting)
Commercial / MRO business understanding (fleet, operations, maintenance)
Spares, Repairs and Services in after-market
Computer skills (with knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com or equivalent opportunity tracking system).
b) Competencies
Project Management
Performance Management
Communication Proficiency
Technical Capacity
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Initiative
Decision Making
Problem Solving/Analysis
Customer Support
b) Education and/or Experience
B.S. or C.P.M. / APICS certification a plus.
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
c) Communication Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Good oral and written communication skills essential for interaction with both internal and external customers.
d) Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
Travel = 30% with international travel a possibility.
Annual salary
commensurate with experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Georgia, Atlanta
City (-ies)
Peachtree City
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Master Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Mother tongue)
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
