Sales Manager Job details 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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Reference number 2025-157857 Job details Domain Programs / Customer Relations Job field / Job profile Sales / marketing - Sales Job title Sales Manager Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Safran has significant expertise, products and market penetration within the areas of Defence, Electronics, Space and Aerospace Globally and within Australasia. The role will focus on expanding the company's offerings in the areas of Guided Weapons, Position Navigation and Timing, Navigation Warfare and Space. Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the Sales Manager is responsible for Strategy, Business Development, Proposal Development and Negotiations for selected pursuits, and contribute to Capture Management and other downstream sales activities. RESPONSIBILITIES:C - Sales of Safran E&D (commercial and military) equipment, systems and services - Area of Operations: Australia & New Zealand - Build and maintain customer relationships - Implementation of SEDA business strategy - Contract negotiation and bid preparation - Develop business and capture plans - Establish market surveys and benchmark SEDA products and services - Organisation of local seminars, exhibitions and conferences - Editorial white papers, conference speaker - Definition of mid-term and long term business development plan - Collaborative agreement on yearly sales objectives Candidate skills & requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE: - Tertiary level business, science or engineering education preferred, - Extensive experience within Defence, CASG and/or Defence Industry, including business development experience with a track record of success - Australian Citizen with current or ability to gain AGSVA Security Clearance - Knowledge of GNSS systems, Navigation Systems, Optronics and Optical Systems would be advantageous. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Team player - Strong customer service focus - Strong written & verbal communication skills - Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous, Organised - Interest in advanced technologies - Strong work ethic Job location Job location Oceania, Australia City (-ies) SYDNEY NSW Applicant criteria Minimum education level achieved Bachelor's Degree Minimum experience level required More than 5 years
