The Sales Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and follow-up of a sales plan that will create opportunities for the proliferation of the company’s products and services to commercial airline operators.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Cultivate successful customer relationships that focus on mutual benefit, maximize the partnership potential, and drive to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Act as the primary point of contact for each appointed customer, and be a customer advocate for them within the organization
  • Visit customers on a regular basis
  • Develop well-organized, informative proposals in response to customer requests. Solicit and coordinate other internal resources when needed or desired
  • Develop and present detailed product and system presentations
  • Manage product/services mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims
  • Forecast product requirements for each customer on a monthly basis
  • Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships
  • Lead customer contract negotiations and coordinate other internal resources as necessary
  • Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
  • Attend trade shows and seminars, demonstrate products, articulate competitive benefit of company products and services
  • Seek out new sales and growth opportunities for the company
  • Represent the company during negotiations and offsite sales meetings and advise management of outcome and next steps
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field 10+ years of experience working in a similar role or 5 years of experience in sales/business development in the IFE/Aerospace industry and 5 years of engineering experience
  • Aerospace (IFE, Cabin Interiors, or Aviation) Sales or Marketing or Business development experience
  • Established relationships within the Aerospace industry
  • Experience with CRM tool
  • Good understanding of the IFE competitive landscape, products and systems
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Travel: Some local, domestic and international travel will be required
The starting pay range for this position is $150,000 - $169,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to: A home allowance to elevate your home workspace Discretionary bonus program Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

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