Regional Sales Manager

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with external customers and the Bell commercial business team. You’ll be able to interface with customers at product demonstrations, trade shows and customer visits with the sales team. The Commercial Sales – Middle East & Africa team is a dynamic sales team with a collective passion for exceeding expectations, seamlessly blending innovation and personalized service to ensure customer needs are not just met but surpassed. Join forces with a team that transforms challenges into opportunities, making success not just a destination but a journey we embark on together. Elevate your experience with a sales team committed to delivering excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Business, Engineering, Aviation or similar field required
10+ years of experience in the Aviation Industry (technical, business, Marketing, Sales) required
Demonstrated experience navigating the US Foreign Military Sales process required
Proven ability to communicate effectively, with strong influencing, negotiating, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.
Demonstrated success working within a complex, geographically distributed organization with multiple value streams.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interface at all levels of the customer chain of command and within the broader Textron Enterprise.
Proficiency in leveraging customer requirements and feedback to support the design of customized solutions.

Nice To Haves

Pilot’s License is a plus.
Fluency in Arabic and/ or French is preferred.
Background in Finance is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and develop opportunities to grow regional market share; develop relationships with customers and distribution partners for long-term sales prospects and shape tenders aligned with the regional sales strategy
Close new aircraft sales utilizing both FMS and DCS channels for Bell’s full product portfolio.
Represent Bell products at all levels within government agencies and private individuals
Develop the strategic marketing and sales activities of Bell’s entire commercial product line for assigned territory (Middle East)
Partner with the Marketing & Sales organization to prepare formal and informal proposals requiring coordination with pricing, applications engineering, and marketing data.
Maintain market intelligence information - identify shifting sales trends, political or financial changes and implement strategies to protect Bell business base.
Partner with the Bell Helicopter Customer Service and Support organization to maximize sales opportunities within assigned region.
Fiduciary responsibility for travel expenses, budget management, and corporate credit card use.