Account Executive (Aviation Industry Experience)

Want to become a Skylinker? Let’s soar together! ✈️ Are you a sales professional with 3+ years of experience in aircraft part distribution? Do you love delivering real value to clients? If so, we want to hear from you! Who are we? At Skylink, we’ve been flying high since 1986. Founded by Jim and Susie Anglin, we’re dedicated to giving not only clients, but you a “WOW” experience. When challenges pop up (and they do!), we solve them together. We support the maintenance of aircraft fleets worldwide, providing everything from tiny bolts to massive jet engines. Whether it’s for commercial flights or military missions, we keep fleets soaring! We’re a Global Team! with about 30 Skylinkers across the US and internationally, offering a dynamic, collaborative environment where growth and success are shared by all! ✈️ What We Do Skylink supports aircraft fleets worldwide. We work with large commercial, regional, and military aircraft. Our mission? To simplify the delivery of nose‑to‑tail aircraft maintenance materials for clients across 30+ countries. As an Account Executive, you’ll work with airlines, MROs, lessors, and military fleets to ensure they get the right material support to keep their fleets in the air. Career Growth Path Every new Account Executive begins with a structured ramp‑up phase designed to build deep knowledge of our customers, systems, and sales process. During this stage, you’ll help support sales operations and inside sales activities, including RFQs, quoting, and customer support. This hands‑on experience is a core part of how we develop high‑performing Account Executives and deliver our signature WOW Experience. Step 1: Junior Account Executive – Build & manage a sales pipeline: OTE: $50,000 (salary + commission). Step 2: Account Executive – OTE: $75,000 (salary + commission). Step 3: Dedicated Account Manager – Grow assigned accounts. OTE: $100,000 (salary + commission). Sales at Skylink is Unique✈️ Sales here isn’t just about pushing products; it’s about being a trusted advisor. We focus on long‑term sales cycles, relationship‑building, and ensuring every client receives a WOW experience in every interaction. This role is about thinking differently, staying curious, learning how our customers operate, and showing up as someone they can rely on when it matters most. Opportunity Creation Creating New Opportunities: Proactively engage the market to open doors with new customers and create future business opportunities. Leading With Value: Help customers see what’s possible by sharing insights, ideas, and ways to improve their operational and supply chain performance. Building Trusted Relationships: Develop credibility and trust with key contacts across customer organizations. Owning Market Presence: Stay curious, informed, and connected to industry activity, customer changes, and emerging opportunities. Opportunity Development Moving Business Forward: Take ownership of opportunities from initial engagement through commercial success. Understanding Customer Priorities: Learn what matters most to customers and align solutions that support their goals. Strengthening Customer Confidence: Create momentum through responsiveness, reliability, and consistent follow‑through. Driving Commercial Outcomes: Support pricing, negotiations, and commercial discussions that create value for both the customer and Skylink. Growing Long‑Term Partnerships: Help turn initial wins into lasting customer relationships and ongoing business growth. Close Deals: Secure client commitments by strategically timing the ask and outlining clear benefits. Account Management Manage key accounts, process RFQs and Sales Orders, and ensure on‑time shipping. Act as a trusted advisor to clients. Identify and pursue opportunities for account expansion through additional services. This Role Is Perfect for Team Members Who Are… Self‑discipline & optimism: Consistently focused and positive, even in challenges. Emotional intelligence & empathy: Understand and connect with others on a deeper level. Resourceful & savvy: Find solutions with creativity and practical insight. Ability to read people & act with initiative: Anticipate needs and take proactive steps. Persistence & passion: Stay committed and driven towards goals. Great communication & engaging presence: Articulate and compelling in all interactions. Accountability & authenticity: Own your results and stay true to your values. Confidence & comfort with conflict: Lead with assurance and handle challenges directly. Curiosity & diplomacy: Always seeking knowledge and navigating conversations thoughtfully. Hunger for success: Relentlessly pursuing growth and achievement. Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, marketing or related field. 3+ years minimum experience in aircraft material sales. Industry Experience in aviation, MRO, or aerospace. Closing & Negotiating: Strategic negotiation securing client commitments and win‑win agreements. Consultation & Business Acumen: Offering valuable advice and creating value through insights. Prospecting & Questioning: Identifying opportunities and asking impactful questions. Storytelling & Differentiating: Presenting solutions that create preference and drive change. Objection Handling & Leadership: Addressing concerns and driving results through others. Change Management: Building consensus and managing change effectively. Consultative selling, ability to navigate complex B2B sales cycles & comfort with long sales cycles is a must! On Target Earnings: $75,000 (Base salary: $55,000 + Quarterly commission). This position is open to both U.S. and international candidates. For international hires, this will be a contractor position. Benefits and Perks Health Insurance & Life Insurance ️ – For our U.S. team, we contribute to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability benefits; optional flexible spending accounts. International team enjoys a monthly health insurance stipend. Financial Wellbeing – Trinet Partnership for our U.S. Team with discounts on shopping and entertainment from more than 25,000 merchants, and Deel partnership for our International Team, USD payments (20+ currency options) and Deel Debit Card option. Performance Bonus/Commissions – Quarterly bonuses (for eligible roles). Team Culture – People‑first environment with coaching, internal training, and professional development. Generous PTO – Paid time off + 10 local U.S. holidays. Flexible Work Arrangements – Onsite, hybrid, and fully remote options available. Family Leave – Paid parental leave. Holiday Token – A “thank you” gift. Celebrating Wins – End‑of‑year lunch at Skylink Hub (Florida team). Celebrating Together – Birthday Giftcard; celebrating YOU and Workaversary Milestones recognizing our time together. We’re all about delivering a “WOW” experience—not just for our customers, but for our team members too. At the office, we foster a healthy and unique work environment where everyone feels valued. And no matter where we are in the world, we stay connected through our water cooler chat (where we share a good meme now and then and celebrate each other) . Skylink benefits and perks are available only to full‑time employees and international contractors. Ready to take off with us? Apply today --- Skylink is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr