Sales Director – Safran Aircraft Engines & CFM International

Role Overview

Safran Aircraft Engines, as a long-standing partner within CFM International, is seeking an accomplished Sales Director, based in Singapore, to further strengthen its presence with airlines across the APAC region. This role will contribute directly to the growth, customer engagement, and global positioning of both CFM and Safran.

Main Responsibilities

1. Strategic sales leadership

• Define, lead, and execute the sales strategy for a dedicated customer portfolio in close coordination with GE Aerospace.
• Identify, qualify, and develop engine and services opportunities, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Lead complex sales campaigns from early positioning through to successful contract signature.

2. Customer relationship development and management

• Build, develop and maintain senior-level relationships with airlines, airframers, lessors, and key industry stakeholders.
• Represent Safran and CFM in high-level customer engagements, industry events, and professional forums.
• Drive long-term customer trust and satisfaction through proactive engagement, strategic account management, and high-quality execution.

3. Internal coordination and collaboration with GE Aerospace

• Ensure strategic alignment of commercial priorities, campaign tactics, and customer positioning with GE Aerospace.
• Mobilize and lead cross-functional internal Business Teams to support campaign execution.
• Contribute to the resolution of contractual, commercial, and operational matters.

4. Business development and continuous improvement

• Identify and pursue business opportunities beyond formal tender processes.
• Promote a value-based selling approach tailored to customer needs, market dynamics and long-term partnership potential.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Sales practices and commercial effectiveness across the Sales organization.

5. Governance and compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with Trade Compliance requirements and internal governance rules.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insight to support decision-making and adjust priorities and strategies as required.

Candidate Profile

Key Skills

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, influence, and align diverse stakeholders across complex organizations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• High level of autonomy, rigor, resilience, and business judgment.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives and decision-makers.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Senior aviation industry professional with at least ten years of sales, commercial, or customer-facing experience.
• Understanding aircraft engines and MRO activities would be a strong advantage.

Languages and Mobility

• Fluent English is essential
• Fluency in French would be highly valued; additional regional languages would be an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively internationally.

Why Join Us?

• A high-impact role at the heart of strategic customer development.
• The opportunity to contribute to a unique global partnership with GE Aerospace.
• An international, multicultural environment with exposure to major aviation stakeholders.
• A direct contribution to the future of more sustainable air transport.