Hartzell Propeller · 3 days ago
Specialized Propeller Sales Representative
Piqua, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expHartzell Propeller, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for general aviation. They are seeking a high-energy Specialized Propeller Sales Representative to respond to inbound sales inquiries, manage customer development projects, and occasionally travel for trade shows. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general aviation aircraft and propeller systems, along with excellent communication skills.
ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Establish self as a performer in the eyes of the customer while also setting mutual expectations that the companies can both embrace
Make and justify pricing and forecast recommendations
Internal program management of customer’s development project
Daily leads management (phone, e-mail, etc.)
Relationship building-external and internal
Domestic travel (Customer visits and tradeshows)
Lead generation for other Signia Aerospace companies, when applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree is required preferably in a technical field
A minimum of 5 years of sales experience required – aviation technical sales preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Financial skills with exposure to margins, pricing and product costs
Demonstrated ability to sell highly engineered manufactured products
Demonstrated project management skills
Negotiation skills
CRM software experience
Basic computer skills; (Microsoft Office, Outlook, keyboarding skills, MRP/ERP/PDM helpful)
Customer Focus - Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships
Builds Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Sales Ability/Persuasiveness – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea from prospects, clients and leadership team
Continuous Learning – Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application
Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive
Energy - Consistently maintains high levels of activity or productivity; sustain long working hours when necessary; operate with vigor. Effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(K) plans with employer match
Company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU)
Company
Hartzell Propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller and airplane propeller design.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-12-29
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