Vice President Sales & Marketing

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Company: Safran

Location: Carson City, NV 89701

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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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number
2025-156422

Job details
Domain

Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile

Sales / marketing - Sales administration manager
Job title

Vice President Sales & Marketing
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Supervisory staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."

The VP Sales & Marketing is responsible for developing and advancing new business opportunities and securing profitable business. The VP Sales & Marketing requires a high level of customer engagement, often at the most senior levels, plus the capability to coordinate successful integrated product offerings with other Safran Business Units. This position requires a proven ability to network with the Airlines and Aircraft Manufacturers, build relationships, define market opportunities, manage expectations and successfully secure sales of new and promote existing products. Manage the sales and marketing teams.

Summary of Duties:
Secure ongoing profitable work for entities of responsibility.
Capable of engaging senior Management on all issues of Sales and Marketing.
Implement, execute and a maintain world class sales & marketing organization.
Formulate market and product development strategies (in conjunction with VP Business Development) to support continued profitable market growth and create new markets
Detail competitive landscape and recommended approach to a successful outcome.
Provide insight into Customer decision making.
Develop and negotiate commercial agreements, in coordination with legal department.
Track and analyze the performance of the sales operations of Safran Cabin, publishing a monthly report. These performance measures should be both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
Provide clear directions in structuring Customers proposal to best support Customer's expectations.
Provide support to strategic sales initiatives (proposal support, customer pitches, and coordination of promotional activities)
Track and analyze our position in the market relative to our competition. This includes items such as market share, reputation in the industry, pricing competitiveness, and technical performance, kept in a database
Define the commercial strategy of Safran Cabin, with the support of other functions, to determine the following things:
Additional description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $173,710 - $272,970 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Management, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Engineering and/or Project Management
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
Customer focused - solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement
Service oriented - the entire team is a resource for the business to make informed and good strategic decisions
Accountable - takes responsibility for one's own actions and results
Team Oriented - actively includes the team (business unit, division, or branch leadership) in achieving the objectives
Nurturing - fosters the career and personal development of the team
Results Oriented - develops strategies, action plans, and metrics to monitor results

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
High level of "Diplomacy" internally and externally

Description: Senior-level position within job field.

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Annual salary

$173,710 - $272,970 USD DOE
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)

Carson, CA 90746

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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