Job Description Summary
Unison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls accessories and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers Unison designs manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
Senior sales leaders at Unison are responsible for engaging with customers to secure business opportunities. They play a crucial role in shaping and influencing commercial operating guidelines and budget management. While they adhere to overarching functional policies they are granted significant autonomy to negotiate and execute commercial agreements. This role demands high levels of commercial judgment and strategic thinking to achieve the desired business outcomes. Additionally senior sales leaders must possess strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain customer relationships as well as analytical skills to assess market trends and identify growth opportunities. Their ability to balance shortterm wins with longterm strategic goals is vital for driving the companys success.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for selling to designated accounts with the addition of new customers being rare and typically subject to a review process. Focuses on key accounts within a single business group or P&L.
- Develops commercial expertise across multiple countries product lines markets sales processes or customer groups. Influences policy and ensures effective delivery across large and/or diverse sales territories.
- Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to enhance products processes or services. Utilizes industry trend insights to inform decisionmaking processes.
- Leads teams to find innovative solutions for complex projects product lines markets sales processes or customer needs. Evaluates the quality of information received and questions conflicting data for thorough analysis. Leverages multiple internal and external resources beyond their own function to support decisionmaking.
- Serves as a commercial manager with senior professional direct reports demonstrating the ability to attract and retain talent. Often manages medium to large teams and may lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements risk and complexity. Communicates complex messages and negotiates primarily internally to influence different perspectives. May also negotiate with external partners vendors or customers.
- Proven track record in developing new business and leading sales teams to achieve department and business unit KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to present to internal executive teams and represent the company in external executive meetings.
- Experience in Flight Deck or Lean Six Sigma principles.
- Exhibits strong problemsolving skills.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support customer visits and internal meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of Sales or Commercial experience).
- Minimum of 6 years of Sales or Commercial experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Strategic Vision:Ability to develop and implement longterm strategies that align with the companys goals and objectives.
- CustomerCentric Approach:Strong focus on understanding and meeting customer needs ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Leadership and Mentorship:Proven ability to lead mentor and develop highperforming teams fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Adaptability:Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business environments demonstrating resilience and agility.
- Analytical Skills:Strong analytical and datadriven decisionmaking capabilities with the ability to interpret complex information and derive actionable insights.
- Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders.
- Negotiation Skills:Expertise in negotiating contracts and agreements with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Innovation:Encourages and drives innovation within the team continuously seeking new ways to improve processes products and services.
- Ethical Standards:Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all business dealings.
- ResultsOriented:Focused on achieving measurable results and driving performance to meet or exceed targets.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Director