AVI Aviation Inflatables
AVI is currently seeking a Sales Manager to generate sales of aircraft parts to airline customers. The position requires airline networking, researching competitor pricing, developing suggested pricing, responding to requests for quotation and other post-quote follow-up necessary to close the sale. Strong communication skills are essential for interaction with customers and vendors. Prior experience selling to airlines and strong airline contacts are a must for the successful candidate.
Essential Job Functions
Establish and grow relationships with airlines
Meet monthly and quarterly sales goals
Receive customer inquiries and RFPs – develop and prepare responses
Provide customers with quotes and tireless follow up
Exercise negotiation skills and demonstrate quick thinking, adaptation, and creativity
Maintain relationships and contact with customers to continuously develop further business
Identify customer requirements, issues, and needs, generate a solution for those requirements, and see through to completion
Demonstrate knowledge of customer fleets, aircraft types, industry info/history, OEMs
Display a measurable track record of new customer and prospect development and a willingness to cold call
Represent the company professionally in meetings and at trade shows
Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
Create a “first-call” rapport with customers; monitor multiple communication channels including WhatsApp, email, SMS messaging
Implement a systemic approach to daily and monthly goals
Serve as AOG officer on occasional rotation
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience may be considered
High energy self-starter
Sales background to airlines
Data driven mindset with underlying skills to “know your numbers”
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Knowledge and willingness to embrace usage of our CRM
Knowledge of Quantum Controls ERP, MS Office Aps
Ability to travel 25% of time; willingness to work remotely if needed
Benefits
Competitive Pay commensurate with experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
401(k) and profit sharing
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AVI Aviation Inflatables by 2x.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Essential Job Functions
Establish and grow relationships with airlines
Meet monthly and quarterly sales goals
Receive customer inquiries and RFPs – develop and prepare responses
Provide customers with quotes and tireless follow up
Exercise negotiation skills and demonstrate quick thinking, adaptation, and creativity
Maintain relationships and contact with customers to continuously develop further business
Identify customer requirements, issues, and needs, generate a solution for those requirements, and see through to completion
Demonstrate knowledge of customer fleets, aircraft types, industry info/history, OEMs
Display a measurable track record of new customer and prospect development and a willingness to cold call
Represent the company professionally in meetings and at trade shows
Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
Create a “first-call” rapport with customers; monitor multiple communication channels including WhatsApp, email, SMS messaging
Implement a systemic approach to daily and monthly goals
Serve as AOG officer on occasional rotation
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience may be considered
High energy self-starter
Sales background to airlines
Data driven mindset with underlying skills to “know your numbers”
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Knowledge and willingness to embrace usage of our CRM
Knowledge of Quantum Controls ERP, MS Office Aps
Ability to travel 25% of time; willingness to work remotely if needed
Benefits
Competitive Pay commensurate with experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
401(k) and profit sharing
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AVI Aviation Inflatables by 2x.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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