Customer Support & Sales Mgr (Individual Contributor)

Customer Support & Sales Mgr (Individual Contributor)

Published 05.13.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Customer services and support Location : Sarasota , Florida , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : NA ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 05.13.2026

Job Description

Summary:

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:

o responsible for customer satisfaction as the main point of contact between customers and Safran Power and Ventilation;

o propose dedicate recovery plan in the event of customer satisfaction below target;

o establishing a complete comprehensive understanding of the customers, their organization and the key individuals within it;

o Liaising with internal departments with the objective of timely resolving customer issues and queries;

o 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 LPSs 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.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelors 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 managements 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.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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.

Company 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 magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the worlds 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.

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