Military Programs Sales Manager

Position: New Military Programs Sales Manager
Location: Rivalta di Torino

Job Description Summary
As new program sales manager you will be responsible for fostering the growth in the military market, ensuring that the whole organization is specifically focused on the needs and requirements of the Military Customers, Strategy, Marketing & Sales organization is searching for a New Program Sales Manager.

Job Description Summary
As new program sales manager you will be responsible for fostering the growth in the military market, ensuring that the whole organization is specifically focused on the needs and requirements of the Military Customers, Strategy, Marketing & Sales organization is searching for a New Program Sales Manager.

Job Description

Ensure Avio Aero continuous growth through the participation to the next generation military programs, leveraging on company's legacy competences to open new markets and opportunities

Exploit on Avio Aero and General Electric Aviation European footprint and Italian international cooperation to ensure Avio Aero participation to European military initiatives

Pursuing new growth opportunities outside Italian Armed Forces perimeter, fostering the cooperation with other General Electric Aviation P&L’s and Industry partners

Promote and ensure synergy with OTR and Engineering team to early capture Customer needs and available funds to secure Avio Aero growth

Lead others to find creative solutions to address complex projects using problem solving and value stream mapping. Ability to evaluate information received and conflicting data isolating problem statements and providing meaningful and thorough analysis.

Have access for effective engagement with all levels, from individual program leads in the respective branch of service to the most senior officers in European MoDs and Industry partners.

Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services and using understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process

Qualifications/Requirements

Engineering degree (MBA would constitute a preferred qualification)

Strong experience in commercial operations, sales and business development, in particular in military environments and international consortia with a proven track record

Previous Project/Program Management experience preferably in international military programs with direct liaison with end users

Knowledge of main technical aspects of propulsion systems and legal/contractual requirements with experience on offset obligations

Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Italian citizenship

Fluent written and spoken Italian and English

Desired characteristics

Business acumen and knowledge of Italian and European Military market and programs.

Broad network and knowledge of aerospace OEMs, customers and European MoD military organizations

Strong oral and written communicator that can develop and present executive level proposals to internal and external customers

Ability to support domestic and international travel

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Proven negotiation abilities

Why Join Us
At Avio Aero, People Power Our Progress. That’s Why We Invest In An Environment Where You Can Develop Professionally, Feel Valued Personally, And Enjoy a Healthy Balance Between Work And Life. As Part Of The CCNL Metalmeccanico Framework, You’ll Benefit From a Comprehensive Package Designed To Support You And Your Family, Including

Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme.

Flexible benefits platform with company contributions.

Employee pension plan with company contribution.

Life and accident insurance.

Private complementary medical coverage.

Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available.

Global wellbeing program to support your physical,…