Sales Manager - Northwest Aerospace Technologies, INC.

Sales Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN GROUP

Aerocontact invites applicants for the Sales Manager position for Safran.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers. The Sales Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to maintain and grow identified customer base.

The Sales Manager is responsible to manage day-to-day customer relationship with the primary goal to support the business, increase intake order rate, promote the services, negotiate new agreements, review current agreements, as well managing the day-to-day sales operations such as submittal of proposals, sales reporting and pricing. Support Sales P&L for the selected account(s) to ensure annual business targets are met Develop and manage customer relations.

Identify and cultivate new customers resulting in new business opportunities, increase order intake and improve top line performance Interface as the primary customer contact person for the selected accounts Implement sales strategies and provide feedback on its implementation to management for potential adjustment Identify and lead short, medium, and long‑term sales opportunities for the identified division/site. Support in the generation of technical and commercial proposals and the development of the business case in support of each sales campaign Manage and follow‑up programs from response to request for quotation until final delivery of integration kits Generate Sales reports for internal and external communications Actively participate in product development meetings and brainstorming activities focused on customer satisfaction Interface, survey, benchmark and develop plans to increase current business and develop new business opportunities with established customers Lead and participate in forecasting and budgeting exercises.

Provide detailed sales forecasts for monthly production outlook and annual sales plan Ensure efficient and effective response to customer inquiries by working closely with other departments (i.e. engineering, production, planning and contracts) to develop a cohesive and cross‑functional team to support the customers' needs Organize and conduct presentations of company products, services and capabilities to current and prospective customers, organizations and trade shows as required Organize company participation in and attend customer meetings, as required Coordinate with Customer Support to determine customer contractual obligations in regards to initial provisioning and aftermarket issues Monitor compliance with customer requirements and remain pro‑active in dealing with customer inquiries on both technical and commercial matters.

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