Location: Herndon, VA
Company: Airbus Americas
Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.
Position Summary: Airbus Marketers have a deep understanding of our markets and products. They are close to and interact with our customers around the world on a wide range of specialist and generic topics that contribute to aircraft sales. Behind every aircraft deal, there is a team of marketers
who have worked to understand the market, build the right aircraft solutions and develop campaign approaches. This is a team of people who work relentlessly in a very competitive environment to position Airbus products as value generators and optimal solutions for our customers.
Our understanding of evolving market requirements helps shape our future aircraft developments to keep Airbus at the leading edge of aviation. Primary Responsibilities : Deliver clearly defined marketing visions and strategies for all airlines under job holders responsibility and drive airline engagement : 75% Supervising and driving all marketing activities on the jobholder's accounts. Developing a thorough understanding
of all aspects of the aviation market and airline requirements, global and regional aviation market trends, airline business drivers, evolving fleet and network requirements, revenue and profit generation models, and the market's competitive environment.
Develop a thorough understanding of Airbus products (aircraft and services) in order to identify and position appropriate solutions within a broader airline focused commercial strategy. Accountable for a clearly defined marketing strategy for all accounts under her/his responsibility that is executed effectively, to the highest quality, and adapted as the campaign process requires, in close coordination with the commercial account team.
Managing, coordinating and supporting multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams to deliver on campaign objectives. Establish meaningful relationships with relevant airline counterparts : 10 % Building strong and independent relationships with customer counterparts. Presenting to and interacting with customer audiences up to the highest levels of management. Being the voice of the customer in Airbus - Capture evolving market requirements and provide guidance for product development strategies, enabling value-driven product innovation.
Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned: 15% Being the focal point for regional Marketing and Sales stakeholders regarding campaign strategy and direction. Breath the marketing success factors: Strategic thinking, pro-activity, creativity, customer focus, team work, continuous innovation, fighting spirit. Provide support and back-up to team members. Act as a mentor and guide for analysts, helping to develop their marketing skills and capabilities. Education: Minimum four (4) year college degree required, ideally in business, engineering, or engineering related fields. Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' experience in aviation or aviation related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fleet and/or Network related activities is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Deep knowledge of financial analysis methods and tools; knowledge of Airbus Marketing proprietary tools a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications. Ability to prepare and give formal presentations. Knowledge of the aviation industry with emphasis on Airbus products. Ability to work in a team environment while being a dynamic, innovative and creative contributor Ability to generate and manipulate complex data studies focusing on fleet and network solutions utilizing available and diverse market data.
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French language skills being an advantage). Multiple languages, a plus. Travel Required: Up to 60% Domestic and International but may require more when needed. Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US Clearance: None Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified.
Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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