Sales Manager Aerospace

Company Constellium; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global aluminium company is seeking an experienced sales professional to manage and develop European sales accounts. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree, 7 years of experience in aerospace sales, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English and French is mandatory, with responsibilities including account management and achieving sales targets. This role offers full-time employment based in Paris, France.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience; aerospace and sales exposure preferred.
• Solid analytical skills; at ease with MS Excel.
• Fluent in English and French mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Build, maintain and expand strong relationships with existing customers.
• Take full responsibility for achieving sales targets.
• Deliver accurate forecasts aligned with customer needs.

Connaissances

Account Management

Sales Performance

Market Intelligence

Innovation

Formation

Masters-level degree in Business or Engineering

Outils

MS Excel

C#

C++

Java

Matlab

Description du poste

Overview

Company Constellium is a global leader developing and manufacturing high value added aluminium products and solutions for a broad scope of markets and applications focusing on Aerospace Automotive & Packaging. We design develop and engineer products / solutions in partnership with our customers. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide Constellium operates 28 manufacturing sites in North America Europe and China with reported 2024 sales of 7.3 billion.

As a global entity we are acutely aware of our role in contributing to a healthier society and environment. We commit to minimize the impact of our operations and improve the footprint of the aluminium life cycle throughout the value chain. We have committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in 2025 vs. 2015 and to pursue an 80% beverage can recycling rate in Europe, with a similar ambition in the US. We issued a green bond linked to our recycling capacity and CO2 emission reduction targets in 2021. We are proud to be a pioneer in the metals sector.

Position Summary

The Europe Aerospace sales team is looking for a new team member to manage and develop sales accounts with a strong European focus. The product portfolio covers aluminium plates, sheets and extrusions.

Responsibilities

• Account Management & Growth: Build, maintain and expand strong relationships with existing customers to drive long-term business engagement. Foster trust and collaboration with both external clients and internal teams across departments.
• Sales Performance Ownership: Take full responsibility for achieving sales targets including volume, margin, product mix and market share.
• Forecasting & Hedging: Deliver accurate forecasts aligned with customer needs. Manage metal and FX hedging strategies. Ensure timely payments and adherence to commercial terms.
• Proposal & Contract Management: Respond to RFPs, negotiate deals and optimize sales opportunities. Lead contract renewals and new agreements. Conduct product and market analysis to define pricing and offer strategies. Collaborate with legal to finalize contract terms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Finance, Quality and Legal to resolve customer issues efficiently.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy: Collect and share insights on customers, markets, products and competitors. Provide strategic input on pricing and product positioning. Understand customer cost structures and identify opportunities for added-value solutions.
• Innovation & Business Development: Support mid- to long-term development projects in partnership with Customer Application Engineers to drive innovation and create new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Masters-level degree in Business or Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience; aerospace and sales exposure preferred.
• Solid analytical skills; at ease with MS Excel.
• Rigor and curiosity to perform in an industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; interact with different functions and build and maintain relationships with customers at operational and decision-making levels.
• Dynamism and tenacity to ensure project progression internally and externally.
• Fluent in English and French mandatory.
• Occasional to frequent travel required.

Location

Position based in Issoire, Montreuil-Juigné or Paris, France.

Experience & Skills

Key Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Clearance, Engineering support, FAA, NASA, C#, C++, Matlab, Java, Structural Analysis, CAAD, Technical Reports.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1