Vice President – Sales & Transaction Management

Job Description Vice President – Sales & Transaction Management (Europe) Full Time – Hybrid London

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Reporting to the SVP EMEA you will lead the sales and marketing activity for the Europe region (or another region as assigned) with key deliverables to expand the RRPF footprint through engine placements, sale and lease backs, finance leases and spare engine sales to over 75 airline customers and investors in the region
• Identify new business opportunities by analysing market data and emerging trends and develop financing solutions to meet customer requirements
• Build and maintain robust relationships with customers at C-Level through overseas travel and proactive engagement to develop a robust customer understanding within the region
• Lead all aspects of the sales process, handling negotiations and creating term sheets to align with customer needs and business goals
• Work closely with Rolls-Royce and other OEM sales directors, Customer Support Teams, and Regional Directors to drive collaboration and strategic alignment
• Lead and mentor junior members of the marketing team, fostering a high-performance culture

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Experience in commercial aviation industry, with a strong proven track record in: Leasing of Rolls-Royce, IAE, Pratt & Whitney and CFM engines
• Origination of sale and leaseback and finance lease transactions
• Experience in Rolls-Royce TotalCare including OPERA/ ELLPRA framework and other OEM maintenance programmes
• Sale and trading of Rolls-Royce/IAE/CFM/PW engines with airlines and aircraft lessors
• Experience in dealing with, and an established network of, airline customer representatives at C-Level across Europe and a sound understanding of Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and CFM operators in the region
• Proven experience in pricing and economic analysis for customer campaigns. Be confident in modelling lease return economics, ensuring that proposals achieve satisfactory economic returns whilst valuing engines based on certain technical conditions and assess credit worthiness of customers
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, understanding of market patterns and trends to establish and guide long-term business goals
• Advanced Degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering or Finance

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Grade: Management Level B

For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton

Job Category Sales Posting Date 01 Sept 2026; 00:09 Posting End Date 07 Sept 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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