Now Hiring - Western Aircraft, Inc. - Turboprop MRO Sales Manager in Boise, ID

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Job Summary Responsible for proactively generating sales, maintaining and growing the customer database, and producing and delivering quotes for the Turbo Prop maintenance marketplace. Duties & Responsibilities * Must possess a working knowledge of business aviation, maintenance, manufacturers, and marketplace trends * Demonstrated experience in selling maintenance, avionics and/or other products to turbine aircraft operators * Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously: possess thorough organization to ensure that all details of each ongoing project are followed through and managed correctly * Coordinate with quoter in support of writing customer proposals, to include assigning due dates, providing technical details, and proofing details prior to quote issue. * Occasional direct quoting work may be required, based on the needs of the business and customers. * Coordinate with Western Aircraft's Charter and Aircraft Sales division to proactively manage maintenance requirements * Ability to work well with others in different departments, even when challenges arise (schedule, budget, etc.) * Actively participate in trade shows by assisting where needed to set up/tear down booths and handle logistics; conduct follow-up calls to make the most of potential sales opportunities * Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers * Coordinate with planning and accounting teams to set up new customer accounts, and issue deposit invoices to customers. * Collect deposit payments from existing customers through arrival date of aircraft * Commitment to understanding business aviation marketplace, customers, and products * Work independently to manage time and resources towards successfully achieving sales quota * Ensure CRM data is continually updated in Salesforce.com for forecasting and customer management purposes * Leverage Miller Heiman sales methodology to achieve sales quotas and ensure thorough understanding of customer needs *Qualifications & Job Requirements * Demonstrated experience with selling via telephone phone and in person, and utilizing technology and social media * Demonstrated sales aptitude with ability to meet quotas and sales goals * Demonstrated understanding of business aviation MRO technical issues * Experience or ability to thoroughly learn CRM software, such as Salesforce.com * Must have MS Office experience including the creation of spreadsheets, quotes/customer letters, databases, and reports (Excel and Word) * Must have working knowledge of Corridor maintenance tracking system * Ability to interpret and navigate Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, and technical directives Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Business or aviation related study strongly preferred or four years equivalent working experience in the general aviation industry * Preferred technical aviation experience or A&P certification Other Prerequisites * Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check * Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge * Valid Driver's License *Work Environment & Physical Requirements * Requires as much as 50% travel to visit customers, vendors, and attend trade shows; must be able to conform to TSA regulations for airline travel * Candidates must physically reside within the Pacific Northwest region of the United States with preference provided to candidates that reside within Boise, Idaho area. * Primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment * Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day * Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs. * Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise level; frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes * Constantly requires clear vision to read printed materials and computer screen * Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers * Constantly requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks * Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate Available Benefits * Medical, dental, vision * Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company * Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company * Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement * Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program) * 401K & Roth 401k with employer match * Flexible Spending programs Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.