VP Marketing | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

Lucida Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft leasing firm seeks a Vice President or Senior Manager for its Sales & Marketing team, focusing on the EMEA region. The candidate will drive lease transactions, regional marketing strategies, and maintain key relationships in the aviation market. This role offers significant exposure and career development opportunities within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aircraft leasing with a focus on the EMEA region.
• Proven track record managing complex aircraft lease transactions.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, negotiate, and execute complex aircraft lease transactions.
• Develop and drive targeted marketing and sales strategies.
• Oversee sales and marketing operations in line with commercial strategy.

Skills

Sales and Marketing

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Market Research

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Our client, a global player in the aircraft leasing industry, is seeking a Vice President or Senior Manager to join its Sales & Marketing team, with a focus on the EMEA region. This is a strategic and high-impact role, responsible for leading lease transactions and supporting the company’s commercial growth across key markets, in line with global portfolio objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, negotiate, and execute complex, multi-jurisdictional aircraft lease transactions.

• Develop and drive targeted regional marketing and sales strategies to support long-term business goals.

• Oversee day-to-day sales and marketing operations, ensuring consistency with broader commercial strategy.

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of new opportunities, including the placement of aircraft transitioning off lease.

• Design and implement a coordinated regional marketing programme, aligned with regional market dynamics.

• Prepare and deliver persuasive commercial proposals and develop pricing strategies for both existing and future lease products.

• Track and report on sales activity and performance, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with key commercial airline clients across the region.

• Conduct ongoing market research and trend analysis to proactively identify new business opportunities.

• Lead business development and prospecting efforts to identify new lessees.

• Support end-to-end negotiation processes, from LOI through documentation to deal completion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in aircraft leasing, with a strong background in sales and marketing within the EMEA region.

• Proven track record in managing complex aircraft lease transactions and engaging with senior-level stakeholders.

• Deep commercial understanding of the aviation leasing market and strong negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a commercially influential role within a top-tier leasing platform, offering strong exposure, global deal flow, and room for long-term career progression.

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