Business Development Manager (Multi-Region)

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Job description

The Company

We are an established global technology company supporting the Aviation industry that is comprised of the companies coming together as one - Aircraft Performance Group LLC (APG), RocketRoute and Seattle Avionics to create the global Aviation Vertical is housed under AFV Partners. We are a global company with offices in Argyle, Texas and Castle Rock, Colorado along with offices in Switzerland, Ukraine and in the UK. See the company biographies for more details.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished, self-driven, highly motivated Business Development Manager.

This position will carry the sales and customer relationship responsibility, in a given area, across all products of the Aircraft Performance Group (APG), RocketRoute and Seattle Avionics (APGA) product and service portfolio.

This successful candidate will be measured individually and part of the broader team through quarterly sales quotas.

As the successful Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for growth in your designated region. You will identify, qualify and execute opportunities that will accelerate growth in revenue while maintain current customer renewals.

He/She will report to the Regional Sales Leader and will be required to travel on a frequent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Winning new customers with associated new sales revenue

• Upsell and upgrade existing clients; renewals are key but new business is paramount

• Identifying, participating, leading and winning new proposals and tender opportunities that result in sales

• Meet and exceed defined individual sales quota targets

• Deliver end to end positive customer relationship and experience

• Be an active 'voice of the customer' with all facets and areas of the business; escalating key service issues as appropriate

• Drive individual and team sales campaigns, in coordination with marketing and leadership

• Be a key representative of the company as a front line to the customer, organizing and planning for regular customer interaction to maximize customer satisfaction

• Be a part of sales presence at own regional and industry events as well as annual trade shows as defined by senior sales leader

• Conduct competitor analysis to ensure marketing strategy effectiveness, suggest solutions when off the mark

• Develop, maintain, and enhance all individual sales KPI's

Desired Characteristics

• 5+ years of experience in a sales role; aviation industry a huge plus

• Great interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

• Proven sales performance track record working in a remote environment

• High levels of emotional intelligence with an ability to manage customers in a diverse aviation market

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to negotiate with internal and external customers

• Consultative sales skills and a deep understanding of pipeline management

• Business acumen, strong analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent sales projects and initiatives in a cross-functional and multinational environment

• Hands-on experience in quota and pipeline management tracking using a CRM system - Salesforce preferred

• Product life-cycle understanding and experience

• Aviation sector background would be a plus

The ideal candidate can take the 20 and figure out the 80, has situational awareness and understands the chain of command as he/she represents others before he/she represents him or herself. The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, holds himself/herself and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies and cultures.

Be prepared to be unprepared when you apply!

We offer

• Package includes fixed salary plus commission and work-related expenses
• Opportunity to work as part of a knowledgeable and motivated sales team within the Aviation industry

If you are interested in the position please send your CV with a cover letter enclosed and salary expectations indicated or apply via the form on the website.

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Please be advised that candidates must have a relevant Sales background. Experience within the Aviation sector would be beneficial.