Head of Regional Aircraft Customer Support & Sales

We are looking for a business oriented, communicative and collaborative leader. A manager that is people oriented and goal focused with the ability to enthusiasm and motivate the team and who likes to work with customer relations.



Your role

Our present Head of this area is moving on to other challenges and we are now seeking a person who can continue to develop the team and the business. The responsibility for this area is to support all Saab 340 and Saab 2000 operators in the world. You will be responsible for the customer contracts and the business within this area. The main tasks are:

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Coach and develop the team (where you also have staff responsibilities) of about 15 employees in Linköping
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Direct and cooperate with our team of about 15 employees in USA
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Support the operators and customers with spares, repairs and modifications
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Develop and meet the strategic business plan
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Develop and maintain good collaborations with other areas within the department
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Work with the team to increase the effectiveness of the business



Your profile

We put great emphasis on personal characteristics for this role and in securing a high performing, co-operative and communicative management team for the department. You are committed, driven and has proven ability to motivate teams and individuals to perform. Your leadership style is highly communicative, collaborative and promotes an inclusive, trustful and innovative work environment.

We expect you to be both courageous and curious, and you need to be able to have a holistic view and value all perspectives to see the best interests for the whole organization.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a strong people, business and economic focus, and to drive and deliver on committed results on time. It is important that you are able to work together with, and build relationships with customers and stakeholders, internally as well as externally.

Required skills:

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Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written
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University education containing business and/or economics

Desired skills:

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Documented experience as a manager with staff responsibilities
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Master degree in engineering or economics
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Experience in business negotiations
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Experience from working with customer relations and/or procurement



This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.



What you will be a part of

The Aeronautics business area is an innovative supplier of world-class aircraft systems, advanced aerostructures, and a wide range of support solutions within civil and military aviation. The business area researches, develops, and produces military aviation systems. We are building for the future through research and studies into innovative flight systems and the further development of our products.

By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive organisation with an emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. You will work in an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

You will be an important part of the Management Team for the department Special Mission & Regional Aircraft that is a part of the business unit Aviation Services within the business area Aeronautics.

The department consists of about 240 employees mainly placed in Tannefors, Linköping. However, we also have people in USA and other countries where customers operates our aircrafts. We are an integrated part of the programs for Special Mission Aircrafts and we have the direct contract responsibility for our civil aircraft operators and owners.

You can send us your application in either Swedish or English.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.


Saab is a Company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities