Commercial Manager - Helicopter Engines

Published 06.12.2026

Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Sales & Marketing Location : Bankstown , New South Wales , Australia Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff

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Published 06.12.2026

We are looking for a passionate and driven Commercial Manager to join our Front Office Department. The role of the Commercial Manager is to help drive our mission of delivering world-class support to our clients in critical and commercial sectors. If you are ready to contribute to an exciting and meaningful industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to find new business opportunities for site growth throughout the region
• Increase our Support By the Hour (SBH) penetration within our region
• Negotiating new contract agreements with customers
• Reporting and the achievement of contract budget performance and target equipment turn times
• Ensure our customers are provided with world class customer support commercially
• Work in collaboration with the Customer Service Representative team in delivering results and collective performance
• Regular travel and close proximity to our customers is a key part of this role. Attending Trade Shows, visiting our customers and developing these relationships will be key.

• Tertiary qualification in Business or Sales related and/or Engineering course will be highly regarded
• Sales training/qualification would be advantageous
• Project management training/qualification would be advantageous
• Experience working within a Regional OEM Customer Service or Commercial Sales team
• Experience working in a sales position with invoicing KPI's
• A strong sales focus with robust negotiating skills enhanced by a flair for customer service
• Understanding of contractual terms and specifications, commercial and technical
• Good working knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations
• Good knowledge of our regional customer base, and ideally has been part of this community, and is well respected throughout the aviation industry

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

We offer more than just a job - we offer a career in a globally respected organisation that values:

• A collaborative, high-performance culture
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter
• Competitive benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and support through our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A convenient Bankstown Airport location with free onsite parking
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways while contributing to world-class helicopter engine technology in a collaborative and inclusive workplace

To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Ilona on 02 9796 6600.

SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Locate your future workplace

115 Wackett Street 2200

Bankstown

New South Wales Australia