Commercial Manager - Helicopter Engines Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service. Reference CM0626-181831 Position description Domain Programs / Customer Relations Job field / Job profile Sales / marketing - Sales Job title Commercial Manager - Helicopter Engines Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description We are looking for a passionate and driven Commercial Manager to join our Front Office Department. The role of the Commercial Manager is to help drive our mission of delivering world-class support to our clients in critical and commercial sectors. If you are ready to contribute to an exciting and meaningful industry, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities - Responsible to find new business opportunities for site growth throughout the region - Increase our Support By the Hour (SBH) penetration within our region - Negotiating new contract agreements with customers - Reporting and the achievement of contract budget performance and target equipment turn times - Ensure our customers are provided with world class customer support commercially - Work in collaboration with the Customer Service Representative team in delivering results and collective performance - Regular travel and close proximity to our customers is a key part of this role. Attending Trade Shows, visiting our customers and developing these relationships will be key. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) We offer more than just a job - we offer a career in a globally respected organisation that values: - A collaborative, high-performance culture - A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement - A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter - Competitive benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and support through our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A convenient Bankstown Airport location with free onsite parking - Ongoing training, development, and career pathways while contributing to world-class helicopter engine technology in a collaborative and inclusive workplace To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Ilona on 02 9796 6600. SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check. Candidate skills & requirements - Tertiary qualification in Business or Sales related and/or Engineering course will be highly regarded - Sales training/qualification would be advantageous - Project management training/qualification would be advantageous - Experience working within a Regional OEM Customer Service or Commercial Sales team - Experience working in a sales position with invoicing KPI's - A strong sales focus with robust negotiating skills enhanced by a flair for customer service - Understanding of contractual terms and specifications, commercial and technical - Good working knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations - Good knowledge of our regional customer base, and ideally has been part of this community, and is well respected throughout the aviation industry Position location Job location Oceania, Australia, New South Wales City (-ies) Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2 Candidate criteria Minimum education level achieved Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma Minimum experience level required More than 5 years
