[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Safran jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Safran # Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey, Africa & India Director Sales Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted September 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-sales-director-middle-east-turkey-africa-india_186679.aspx?LCID=1033) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Safran](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) / Sales Director – Middle East, Turkey, Africa & India ## Job description ### Job Purpose The Sales Director is responsible for driving commercial growth, securing aftermarket business, BFE/SSFE/SPE Selections and leading sales activities across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and India region. The role is accountable for achieving and exceeding Order Intake, MRO Sales, and overall sales objectives while leading a team of Sales Managers and managing strategic customer accounts directly. The Sales Director develops and executes regional sales strategies, manages key customer relationships, oversees major bid opportunities, and ensures alignment with company objectives and processes of the full sales department. ### Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales Performance - Meet and exceed Spares Order Intake, MRO Sales, and overall Sales targets within the assigned region. - Define, adjust, sharpen, and execute the regional sales strategy to address evolving market conditions and customer requirements. - Identify and develop new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships. - Ensure achievement of success-rate objectives on strategic "Must Win" opportunities. - Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurately manage opportunities through the CRM system. - Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer developments to identify growth opportunities. ### Sales Leadership & Team Management - Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Managers. - Set clear sales priorities, objectives, and action plans for the sales team. - Drive sales excellence and accountability throughout the organization. - Manage selected key customer accounts directly and support high-value commercial negotiations. - Foster a high-performance culture focused on customer satisfaction and business results. ### Customer & Market Management - Coordinate and expand the regional sales network, including distributors, consultants, maintenance centers, and customer representatives. - Maintain strong engagement with customers, prospects, and industry stakeholders. - Influence customer decision-making processes by identifying key internal and external influencers. - Understand customer organizations, key stakeholders, procurement processes, and decision criteria. - Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with major accounts. ### Bid & Contract Management - Monitor and identify relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tenders, and commercial opportunities. - Lead the preparation of bid packages by mobilizing and coordinating the relevant internal stakeholders. - Ensure proposals comply with company and Group requirements. - Submit bids and business cases for the appropriate validation process. - Lead commercial negotiations and support contract closure activities. - Analyze lost opportunities and implement corrective actions to improve future win rates. Forecasting, Reporting & Performance Management - Develop dashboards and performance indicators to monitor sales effectiveness. - Track and report key performance metrics. - Contribute to demand reviews and business forecasting processes, including: o Medium-Term Plan (MTP) o Budget o Actuals o Rolling Forecast (ROFO) - Provide accurate sales forecasts and market intelligence to support business planning. - Lead the demand planning process and actively contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle by coordinating customer demand inputs, ensuring forecast accuracy, aligning sales forecasts with operational capabilities, and supporting effective supply-demand balancing across the business. ### Financial & Process Management - Ensure timely customer payments in coordination with Finance and Accounting teams. - Lead the SEL process within the Legal Entity - Contribute to Budget, Actualization and MTP - Ensure compliance with company Sales Excellence (SEL) processes and procedures. - Lead and contribute to special projects aimed at improving commercial performance and process maturity. - Support continuous improvement initiatives across the sales organization. ### Marketing & Business Promotion - Contribute to regional marketing initiatives, trade exhibitions, customer events, and promotional campaigns. - Support the development and implementation of market penetration strategies. - Promote the company's products, services, and capabilities across Experience - Minimum of 10 years' experience in Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, or Commercial Management. - Demonstrated success in leading multicultural and geographically dispersed teams. - Proven experience in aerospace, aviation aftermarket, MRO, or a comparable technical industry. - Experience managing complex sales campaigns and strategic customer accounts. ### Key Competencies Commercial Skills - Strong customer-focused and results-oriented mindset. - Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. - Proven track record of achieving ambitious sales targets. - Strong business acumen, solution approach and strategic thinking. ### Leadership Skills - Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams. - Strong stakeholder management capabilities. - Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. ### Personal Attributes - Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for challenges and field activities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. - Autonomous, resilient, and persistent. - Ability to work effectively under pressure. - Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-sales-director-middle-east-turkey-africa-india_186679.aspx?LCID=1033) ## More jobs at Safran ### [Continuous Improvement Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/59fe2660a54ccb06dd1e/) ### [Customer Support Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/b2db1daa4e428f74a7e0/) ### [Program and Customer Support Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/fc159e0f9c4a0db4161a/) ### [Senior Customer Support Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/811292de2d6b77f1349a/) ### [ALTERNANCE Chargé(e) de Conformité Commerciale F/H](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/f4bee68a43b686660026/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Contract Recruiter - Sales - Middle East & Africa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/8fe3edba136f9d4d0a27/) Fortinet · Dubai, United Arab Emirates ### [Global Markets – Middle East and North Africa Markets Sales – Analyst or Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/3500331a6743e8d7f51f/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Technical Support & Application Engineer - Emergency Lighting (Middle East)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/caeec4c86fbecba43bcd/) Eaton · Dubai, ARE ### [Legal Intern - Africa & Middle East - January 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pernod-ricard/jobs/5fbd3d3061ad13e6c0ca/) Pernod Ricard · Paris ### [Investment Advisor - Marché Middle East H/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/credit-agricole/jobs/c28b4ae370b8e1a3d2e1/) Credit Agricole OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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