Customer Support & Sales Mgr (Individual Contributor)
Safran Group, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34243
Job Title
Customer Support & Sales Mgr (Individual Contributor)
General Information 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Reference Number 2025-165981
Job Field / Profile Customer services and support - Customer support & services management (CSSM)
Employment Type Permanent, Full-time
Professional Category Professional, Engineer & Manager
Job Description In line with Safran Electrical and Power vision, the Customer Support and Services department integrates Safran Power and Ventilation aftermarket directorates into one global team. Based on a common front office, this new organization is responsible of customer support and sales development aiming to increase our services/MRO sales and improve our service level and customer satisfaction.
Such new organization will rely on regional teams of Customer Support and Sales Managers that will be managed by the dedicated Customer Support Regional Lead. This role will be responsible for:
Customer satisfaction, main point of contact to customers
Sales budget achievement and forecast for Power and Ventilation divisions
Contract and proposal negotiation
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to management to provide a full spectrum of customer support and sales activities (majority of sales in Maintenance Repairs Overall and Spares so developing maintenance contracts)
Responsible for the customer base in the designated zone, with the aim of maximizing business opportunities to achieve sales and market share growth
Develop the relationships necessary to facilitate information/contact as required with all levels of the customer operation
Be the voice of the customer:
Responsible for customer satisfaction as the main point of contact between customers and Safran Power and Ventilation
Propose dedicated recovery plan in the event of customer satisfaction below target
Establishing a complete comprehensive understanding of the customers, their organization and the key individuals within it
Liaising with internal departments with the objective of timely resolving customer issues and queries
Manage a structured, regular customer communication/visit schedule
Actively participate in and contribute to the annual Sales Forecast in its territory
Effectively selling of all LPS's MRO capabilities
Monitor fleet evolution into the designated area to identify any possible sales opportunity for upgrades, spares inventory and services
Prepare and negotiate with the customers ad-hoc offers and contracts with active follow-up up to deal closure, full responsibility to negotiate with support from senior managers required
Generate customer and market information and feedback to support future sales planning
Propose strategic development of products and/or services that should be launched to develop the sales in its territory
Prepare and provide customers with Initial Provisioning (IP) recommendation and secure related IP sales
To exhibit a certain degree of ability in holding technical discussion with the customers
Manage customer visits, customer satisfaction and sales reports
Follow-up customers overdue and manage specific actions to assist keeping
Regular, predictable attendance is required
Other duties may be assigned
Candidate Skills & Requirements Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant area (Business/Engineering/Sales & Marketing) from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience in Customer and/or Sales or similar industry
Aerospace and Airline industry experience
Experience in OE or MRO and aftermarket activities
Ability to travel for domestic and overseas business (50%+)
Physical Demands This position is sitting most of the day with computer and phone work
Work Environment The work environment is a manufacturing plant, and ability to travel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-751-7128. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Annual Salary NA
Job Location North America, United States, Florida, Sarasota
City (-ies) Sarasota
Applicant Criteria Minimum Education Level Achieved Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience Level Required More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position Yes
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General Information 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Reference Number 2025-165981
Job Field / Profile Customer services and support - Customer support & services management (CSSM)
Employment Type Permanent, Full-time
Professional Category Professional, Engineer & Manager
Job Description In line with Safran Electrical and Power vision, the Customer Support and Services department integrates Safran Power and Ventilation aftermarket directorates into one global team. Based on a common front office, this new organization is responsible of customer support and sales development aiming to increase our services/MRO sales and improve our service level and customer satisfaction.
Such new organization will rely on regional teams of Customer Support and Sales Managers that will be managed by the dedicated Customer Support Regional Lead. This role will be responsible for:
Customer satisfaction, main point of contact to customers
Sales budget achievement and forecast for Power and Ventilation divisions
Contract and proposal negotiation
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to management to provide a full spectrum of customer support and sales activities (majority of sales in Maintenance Repairs Overall and Spares so developing maintenance contracts)
Responsible for the customer base in the designated zone, with the aim of maximizing business opportunities to achieve sales and market share growth
Develop the relationships necessary to facilitate information/contact as required with all levels of the customer operation
Be the voice of the customer:
Responsible for customer satisfaction as the main point of contact between customers and Safran Power and Ventilation
Propose dedicated recovery plan in the event of customer satisfaction below target
Establishing a complete comprehensive understanding of the customers, their organization and the key individuals within it
Liaising with internal departments with the objective of timely resolving customer issues and queries
Manage a structured, regular customer communication/visit schedule
Actively participate in and contribute to the annual Sales Forecast in its territory
Effectively selling of all LPS's MRO capabilities
Monitor fleet evolution into the designated area to identify any possible sales opportunity for upgrades, spares inventory and services
Prepare and negotiate with the customers ad-hoc offers and contracts with active follow-up up to deal closure, full responsibility to negotiate with support from senior managers required
Generate customer and market information and feedback to support future sales planning
Propose strategic development of products and/or services that should be launched to develop the sales in its territory
Prepare and provide customers with Initial Provisioning (IP) recommendation and secure related IP sales
To exhibit a certain degree of ability in holding technical discussion with the customers
Manage customer visits, customer satisfaction and sales reports
Follow-up customers overdue and manage specific actions to assist keeping
Regular, predictable attendance is required
Other duties may be assigned
Candidate Skills & Requirements Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant area (Business/Engineering/Sales & Marketing) from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience in Customer and/or Sales or similar industry
Aerospace and Airline industry experience
Experience in OE or MRO and aftermarket activities
Ability to travel for domestic and overseas business (50%+)
Physical Demands This position is sitting most of the day with computer and phone work
Work Environment The work environment is a manufacturing plant, and ability to travel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-751-7128. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Annual Salary NA
Job Location North America, United States, Florida, Sarasota
City (-ies) Sarasota
Applicant Criteria Minimum Education Level Achieved Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience Level Required More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position Yes
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