
Account Manager
FDH Aero, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Account Manager FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.
As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow's supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Receive and process quotes, orders, pricing, availability, shipping costs, etc.
Communicate with customers and process RFQs, POs, Returns, order follow-ups
Negotiate prices with customers for potential orders
Effectively communicate with internal departments
Work closely with outside sales team including quoting, reports and product availability
Recommend products and services that best fit customer needs
Review and accurately enter Purchase Orders (Contracts) to ensure customer's Terms & Conditions, Quality and Customer Specific Requirements
Be cooperative, positive, and respectful with customers, supervisors, and co-workers
Pursues open non-conforming submittals for disposition with customer
Capable of negotiating discounts with customer in order to complete the sale
Responsible for maintaining export licensing with international customers
Understanding of product both import/export and working with customs brokers
Completely read and review purchase orders accurately, comparing information on the purchase order to the quotations to validate order specifics and transfer accurately the full details to sales orders in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills): High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
2-3 years of inside sales experience in the aerospace industry is preferred
Proficiency in Quantum is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Track record of achievement
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
Accurate Data Entry, attention to detail
Goal-oriented
Strong Verbal and written competencies
Ability to work within a team, influencing others
Strong Work Ethic
Ability to handle confidential matters
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Team player and ability to motivate the team members
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Special Requirements: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
ITAR requirement
120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.