Textron · 3 days ago
Aircraft Sales Manager Pipistrel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expTextron is a company focused on aviation and related services, and they are seeking an Aircraft Sales Manager to identify new business opportunities and strengthen brand awareness in key markets. The role involves building client relationships, negotiating sales deals, and collaborating with distributors to ensure customer satisfaction.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Identify, research and cultivate potential sales opportunities for all Pipistrel products
Develop and implement account strategies designed to inform the prospective client of Pipistrel’s ability to address their needs and expectations, to advance the account decision making process in a timely fashion, and to minimize potential competitive activity by utilizing Company-provided formal Account Management (SalesForce.com) methodology
Maintain knowledge and understanding of all elements critical to the sales process, including comprehensive familiarity with all technical aspects of the aircraft
Increase the sales pipeline and close deals to meet or exceed annual sales targets
Develop and provide regular reporting on sales efforts and specific results to leadership
Collaborate with distributors to support opportunities, events, and demonstration flights within their respective territories
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform sales strategies and product development
Build and maintain strong relationships with company representatives, distributors, customers, and key stakeholders within the territory
Collaborate with distributors, sales leadership, engineering, product support and production, to resolve customer issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all elements critical to the sales process, including comprehensive familiarity with and technical aspects of the aircraft. Analyzes a prospect’s financial qualifications and communicates the details of finance programs and/or various ownership cost analyses generated by Marketing
Maintains and communicates to prospective clients a clear understanding of aircraft purchase agreement details
Required to perform all duties within company policy and established budget
Comply with all laws and regulations set forth in the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in Business Management, Aviation Management, Sales & Marketing, or related field
Minimum 5 years' relative aircraft sales or aviation experience required
Mobile and willing to travel required
Must have valid driver's license
Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Professional appearance and demeanor
Motivated and self-directed to deliver high quality results
Communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel frequently within the territory
Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools
Preferred
Proven experience in aircraft or service sales, with a strong understanding of the aviation industry and market dynamics preferred
Commercial Pilot Certification preferred
Working knowledge of current and out of production Textron Aviation products and competitor's product lines preferred
Understanding of capital equipment finance and lease terms
Understanding of cost of ownership and net present value cash analysis
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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