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Head of Growth & Marketing

Airbus Helicopters • Bingen, WA

Growth MarketingPlenoOn-siteFull time$180K - $240K
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B2B SalesAerospace/DefenseVP-LevelOn-site$180K-$240KFull-Time

The Challenge

Airbus Helicopters' Flexrotor program needs a growth leader who can bridge product innovation with market reality. You'll drive a global sales network, own offer strategy, and be the direct voice of customers shaping the product roadmap—all while hitting aggressive booking targets.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current sales funnel across regions, identify top 20 opportunities, and establish baseline conversion metrics and deal velocity

2

Develop and present first integrated Flexrotor offer strategy and GTM campaign aligned with product roadmap to leadership

3

Conduct 5+ customer site visits and stakeholder interviews to establish market intelligence framework and feedback loops

4

Establish CRM hygiene baseline: ensure all customer interactions and pipeline data are accurately tracked and reportable

By 6 Months
1

Execute 2-3 major marketing campaigns that drive pipeline acceleration and regional booking target achievement

2

Close minimum 3-5 new customer deals in partnership with regional sales managers, demonstrating direct revenue impact

3

Build repeatable proposal development process and supervise creation of 10+ competitive, data-backed offers

4

Own Flexrotor presence at 4+ tier-1 industry trade shows; measure booth engagement, lead quality, and conversion

KPIs You'll Own

Annual Booking Target Achievement

% of annual booking and sales targets achieved by region and globally

Sales Funnel Conversion Rate

% of opportunities moving through pipeline stages; track by deal size and customer segment

Deal Closure Rate

Number of deals closed per quarter and average days to close by region

Customer Satisfaction & Feedback Velocity

Volume and quality of customer intelligence collected monthly and converted into product recommendations

Marketing Campaign ROI

Lead generation and conversion attributed to each campaign; investment vs. pipeline value created

Proposal Win Rate

% of submitted proposals that convert to signed orders

Tools & Stack

Salesforce CRMLinkedIn Sales NavigatorProposal/RFP management softwareAnalytics/BI platform (Tableau or Looker)Sales enablement platformEmail/marketing automationSlack or TeamsGoogle Workspace/Microsoft 365

Your Team

Your Manager

VP of Sales or Chief Commercial Officer (likely aerospace division head)

Current Team

Regional sales managers, business development reps, proposal team, marketing/comms liaisons

Backfill or new role expansion within Flexrotor program

The Package

Salary

$180K-$240K base

Variable

Performance bonus tied to booking targets and deal closure

Remote

On-site in Bingen, WA; full-time, no remote flexibility indicated

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and training budget
Access to Airbus global resources and networks
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Company Intelligence

Airbus Helicopters is part of Airbus SE, a global aerospace leader. The Flexrotor product line serves commercial and government customers worldwide. You'll operate within a 500+ headcount division with established sales infrastructure and product roadmap clarity.

Team Size

500+

Customers

Government, commercial, and private aviation sectors globally

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've built B2B sales teams and own quota attainment (not just theory)
  • You can translate customer voice into competitive strategy—market intelligence is your north star
  • You thrive in structured, goal-driven environments where metrics and transparency matter
  • You're comfortable in high-stakes negotiations and closing deals yourself, not just coaching others
Won't Work If
  • You need flexibility—this is on-site in Bingen, WA with no remote option
  • You're new to enterprise sales or B2B; this role requires proven closing experience
  • You're uncomfortable with aerospace/defense industry complexity and compliance requirements

Interview Process

1

Phone Screen

Recruiter covers background, motivation, and sales leadership experience (15-20 min)

2

Hiring Manager Interview

VP or Commercial Lead digs into GTM strategy, customer relationship management, and Flexrotor market fit (45-60 min)

3

Case Study / Strategy Discussion

Present a sales strategy or offer development approach for a hypothetical customer scenario

4

Leadership Panel

Cross-functional interview with sales, product, and operations leaders to assess collaboration fit

5

Final Offer Discussion

Compensation, onboarding plan, and 100-day goals review

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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