Sales Manager, General Aviation

Safran - Peachtree City, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Peachtree City, GA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sales Manager for General Aviation at Safran Aerosystems Services is responsible for leading sales and marketing efforts within the Americas region. This role focuses on developing business opportunities, maintaining relationships with key accounts, and achieving sales goals for products and services. The manager will contribute to strategic planning, implement marketing initiatives, and oversee special projects to enhance brand presence and drive sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Achieves marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Lead GA Sales initiatives within the Americas region to improve brand, retain business, influence/win new business and grow Sales.
• Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
• Participates in formulating and developing long-range sales and marketing goals and objectives.
• Sources 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.
• Accomplishes marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs.
• Develops field sales action plans.
• Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• More than 3 years of experience in sales management or related field.
• Sales skills including prospecting, high value questions, presentation skills, and reporting.
• Understanding of the General Aviation Industry and Customer Network.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.com or equivalent opportunity tracking system.

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. or C.P.M. / APICS certification is a plus.
• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.