Airbus

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Commercial Manager - Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/30/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Master's
Madrid, Spain
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About the job

Requirements
  • A post-graduate Master degree in Engineering or Business Administration is required.
  • English and Spanish must be at negotiation level.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in Airbus Crisa is required, with good knowledge of the company organization, ways of working, and overall business.
  • The candidate must have the ability to integrate and work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • The candidate must be methodical and organized.
  • The candidate must have negotiation skills toward internal and external customers, as well as communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • The candidate must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively, handle a demanding and varied workload, and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • The candidate must be proactive and creative.
  • Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and issue responses to national and international invitations to bid, including requests for information and requests for proposals, and solicit, assess, and negotiate subcontractor proposals.
  • Prepare and coordinate bids.
  • Manage the bid team during the proposal phase in accordance with the acquisition process and lead Sales maturity gates MG03 and MG04.
  • Support and collaborate with other departments during the BnB process and ensure project transfer to internal stakeholders.
  • Manage client relationships and run clarification and discussions about technical and programmatic matters during the negotiation phase in continuous communication with the Campaign Manager.
  • Transmit key information to the bid team, ensure the proposal process is understood by all bid team members, distribute documents properly, and communicate evolving requirements and customer intelligence from the Campaign Manager.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the complete preparation and presentation of winning proposals to approval authorities.
  • Define the overall proposal structure and assign responsibility for associated proposal volumes.
  • Gather cost estimates from different functions, challenge and compute costs, and prepare price templates using the eProject tool.
  • Ensure that customer procurement and Sales processes, including Know Your Customer and Acquire Business, are respected.
  • Act as the focal point and customer/subcontractor interface for contractual matters during the proposal and project phases.
  • Support the Campaign Manager in pricing negotiations or lead pricing negotiations when a Campaign Manager is not assigned.
  • Support the Contracts Manager in contract negotiations.
  • Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation and best practices associated with contracting activities.
  • Contribute to company objectives for improving contracting efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Propose and negotiate payment plans and support invoicing and cash targets.
  • Identify and address potential compliance risks and act with integrity.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting bid preparation as part of a bid team.
  • Experience in bid management in an international environment, including detailed understanding of commercial and financial implications and contractual negotiations.
  • French at negotiation level.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% and adjusted EBIT jumped 54% on stronger deliveries.
  • Eutelsat’s September 2026 orders extend Airbus satellite work into 2029 and beyond.
  • Qantas’s A350-1000ULR program validates Airbus’s premium long-haul product leadership through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney engine shortages cut Q1 2026 deliveries and forced output cuts.
  • Spanish strikes resumed in August 2026, freezing Airbus hiring and slowing military production.
  • Boeing’s lobbying over the EIB loan and IRIS2 loss to Aerospacelab weaken Airbus’s strategic moat.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus dominates A320neo production, with 870 deliveries targeted for 2026.
  • Airbus Defence and Space won 669 OneWeb refresh satellites from Eutelsat in 2026.
  • Airbus keeps Europe’s only scaled civil aerostructures, space, and defense industrial base.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 3%

2 year growth

↑ 5%
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