Senior Sales Manager

Safran - Navigation & Timing; Mumbai; On-site; INR 8,514,664 - 11,352,885; Full time

Job summary

Safran - Navigation & Timing is seeking a qualified professional for a sales role focused on aerospace and defense solutions in the U.S. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies, establish relationships with stakeholders, and drive growth across product lines.

Qualified applicants should have 8+ years of sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex sales cycles. This position requires travel within the U.S. up to 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Ability and willingness to obtain an active security clearance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory plan aligned with customers’ mission and technical challenges.
• Identify customer program requirements through interactive selling techniques.
• Communicate customer feedback to internal stakeholders and work closely with Engineering.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Opportunity

This position will be responsible for developing sales strategy and driving sales growth across all product lines within the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) Territory.

Our Technology

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer program requirements through interactive selling techniques and a thorough understanding of SFS capabilities
• Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders at strategic customers including government agencies, prime contractors and OEMs
• Drive Sales growth by identifying new pursuits and executing pursuit strategy to close new business in line with territory quota
• Support industry trade shows and government-hosted Industry Days to ensure SFS capabilities are aligned with customer trends and requirements
• Develop and execute territory plan aligned with customers’ mission, technical challenges and CONOPS, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions of Safran Federal Systems' capabilities.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, networking, and attending industry events.
• Manage accurate sales forecasting models that enable the organization to prioritize resources
• Communicate customer feedback to internal stakeholders and work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to resolve customer issues
• Understand and anticipate client needs, providing tailored solutions to ensuring excellent levels of service delivery.
• Conduct presentations and negotiations with clients to secure contracts and close business.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop promotional materials and strategies to support sales efforts.
• Work cross functionally with engineering, product line development, and operations to ensure the successful delivery of products.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements including export control laws, and government regulations relevant to the aerospace and defense sector.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, reports and updates to senior management.
• Travel within the U.S. required (up to 60%)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management in the aerospace and defense industry is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a concentration in Business or Engineering. A combination of education and experience will be considered including applicable military service.
• Prior military experience and intimate knowledge of US Defense industry preferred
• The ability and willingness to obtain an active security clearance is preferred.
• Requires the ability to perform under minimal supervision remotely.
• Demonstrated track record utilizing superior customer service skills to advance sales capabilities to external customers.
• Proven track record of success in sales and business development, with a focus on achieving or exceeding targets.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense products, technologies and market conditions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex sales cycles.
• Ability to handle complex problems with analytical thinking skills and engage with customers enthusiastically.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive leadership.
• Experience working with Salesforce or a similar CRM system
• The ability to observe details at close range.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Ability to be agile and have fun!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.