Sr Mgr Worldwide Sales - Aircraft Contracts

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr Mgr Worldwide Sales - Aircraft Contracts in Savannah to lead complex commercial agreements for high-value assets. Responsibilities include governing domestic and international contracts, advising leadership on risks, and coordinating cross-functional teams through contract changes.

Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of contracts management experience, including 2 years in managing employees, programs, or processes.
• Advanced degree may offset one year of experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of contracts management at individual and department level.
• Negotiates, reviews, and manages domestic and international contracts.
• Provides SME support for proposals to ensure compliance with solicitations and company policies.
• Advises leadership on contractual risks and interpretations of terms and conditions.
• Interfaces with customers including fact-finding, audits, and formal contract negotiations.
• Manages contract change processes and mitigates performance risk with cross-functional teams.
• Directs contract team work, sets objectives, and ensures policies and procedures are followed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related curriculum

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Sr Mgr Worldwide Sales - Aircraft Contractsin GAC Savannah

- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements involving high-value assets such as business aircraft, aerospace products and services, yachts, marine vessels, capital equipment, or similar commercial transactions.

- Proven solutions-oriented negotiator with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with counter-parties and their attorneys/representatives.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years Contracts management or related experience to include 2 years managing employees, programs, or processes. Advanced degree in related field may offset one year of experience requirement.Position Purpose:Sr Manager role in the Worldwide Sales Contracts team.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Individual and department level oversight of contracts management .
• Conducts negotiations, reviews, and management of domestic and international contracts .
• Provides SME support for proposal activities to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and policies and procedures .
• Reviews and coordinates approvals of contractual documents for protection of company's contractual position, satisfaction of customer specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy .
• Advises leadership and other functions of contractual risks, rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions .
• Acts as the primary interface with customers including fact-finding, audits, and formal contract negotiations .
• Acts as a focal point with other departments for resolution of problems regarding contracts .
• Manages contract change process and works with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, Completions, Finance and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk .
• Manages work, sets objectives and meets commitments for self and others .
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions .
• Ensures compliance with company policies, laws and regulations .
• Manages and provides training to employees, ensuring established procedures and processes are maintained .
• Proactively assist in developing and implementing new and/or improved policies and business practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of international business environment.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Possesses strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), Sharepoint to support communications and business needs.
• Demonstrates strong self-motivation and able to exercise prudent business judgment.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making ability, negotiation skills and leadership competencies.
• Collaborates and works well cross-functionally throughout the business.
• Demonstrates practiced adeptness in all areas of contracts administration.
• Is capable of managing work, setting objectives and meeting commitments, and is a strong team player.
• Directs oversight of a contracts team of moderate size and complexity.
• Is able to select, manage and retain personnel.
• Where applicable, ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235577

Category: Program Office

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

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