Senior Sales Director

GE Aerospace

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Sales Director at GE Aerospace, you will serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for winning complex business in the Maritime and Naval markets, directly influencing commercial strategy, budget ownership, and long-term growth for gas turbine systems solutions.
• You will formulate and execute sales and proposal strategies for Marine Gas Turbines, leading deal structuring, pricing, and negotiations with Navy leadership, acquisition authorities, and shipyard executives while identifying new business opportunities with internal partners to drive lifecycle support offerings and market expansion.
• You will develop deep commercial and domain expertise in naval and maritime markets, including shipbuilding programs, mid-life upgrades, and fleet support, enabling you to influence commercial strategy and policy across diverse regional sales territories.
• You will apply industry insight to interpret defense and maritime trends, recommend best practices, and use knowledge of Navy procurement processes and competitive technologies to shape opportunity qualification, investment decisions, and value propositions tailored to naval requirements.
• You will lead complex, cross-functional sales campaigns by collaborating with engineering, program management, legal, finance, and product line teams to evaluate information quality, resolve conflicts, and deliver robust, customer-driven proposals that meet stringent naval and shipyard specifications.
• You will manage key stakeholder risks and navigate intricate business and governmental relationships across Navy organizations, shipyards, channel partners, and internal functions, communicating persuasively and negotiating internally and externally to align strategy, resolve issues, and secure favorable commercial outcomes while influencing peers and senior leaders to support strategic capture efforts and long-term account plans.
• You will operate within GE Aerospace’s innovative and collaborative culture at the John F. Welch Technology Center in Bengaluru, contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence that has produced hundreds of aviation patents and breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.
• You will have the opportunity to grow as a strategic leader in defense sales, shaping the future of marine propulsion solutions while working with a global team dedicated to advancing aerospace for future generations through innovation in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and productivity.

🎯 Requirements

• Significant professional experience in Sales & Proposal, Business Development, or Commercial Operations, preferably in maritime, naval, or marine propulsion systems, with strong knowledge of gas turbine technology (ideally LM2500) and marine systems integration.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in sales, maritime market roles, naval leadership, or marine/defense business development, with a proven track record of winning complex deals, engaging senior customer levels, and leading cross-functional teams in naval or shipbuilding environments.
• Knowledge level comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine/Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

🏖️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a global leader in aerospace innovation and defense systems.
• Access to GE Aerospace’s multidisciplinary research and engineering environment at the John F. Welch Technology Center, fostering innovation and collaboration across cutting-edge technologies.

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is the aviation propulsion division of General Electric, formed in 2024 after the split of GE Vernova. It designs, manufactures and services commercial and military jet engines including the CFM International LEAP and GE9X. Headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, the company supports 36,000 aircraft engines worldwide and is developing next-generation open-fan and hybrid-electric architectures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The company also provides digital maintenance, repair and overhaul services across its global network.

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