Are you our next business development team member? Do you have experience in the airline, MRO and aerospace industry and a strong understanding of EASA/CAA Part 21G and 145 repair requirements? If you want to be part of our continued growth and the development of our loyal aerospace and aviation customers base, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a passionate, focused, self-starting and service-driven Aerospace Aviation Business Development Executive to join our established growing team. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in business development, sales and account management, preferably within the airline, MRO and aerospace industry with knowledge of aerospace parts design, manufacture and repair to promote our “Source – Make – Integrate” capability. In addition, you’ll have excellent rapport-building skills and a passion for providing exceptional customer service to attract new and retain existing clients.
You will be well connected within aerospace and aviation industry with proven experience in a similar role. You’ll have a keen eye and attention to detail, enjoy working as part of strong established team, have the ability to build and maintain relationships, up-sell and cross-sell, possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a talent for meeting targets, KPI’s, business development and sales goals.
You will be highly computer literate and fully competent with Microsoft 365, CRM and ERP systems to manage client orders, pipelines, customer contact and ensure everything is always up to date.
This role will require some international travel from time to time to meet with customers and attend trade shows and exhibitions.
We are a rapidly growing company looking for people who have achieved career success but still looking for an opportunity to develop and grow further.
Full time hours : Your normal working hours will be 38 hours per week, typically worked Monday – Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday 08:00-14:30 with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to be flexible with your working hours and the hybrid working requirements of the role to support and manage clients in other countries, working to differing time zones as required.
In person attendance in our offices in Amersham at least one day per week is essential to integrate you with our teams and support your development. Additional onsite time will be agreed based on business need.
Developing new Aviation/Aerospace business opportunities in both Civil and Defence sectors. Working with the BDM to create strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs.
Generating and negotiating new income for the business to an agreed Yearly Financial Target, which will be set by the BDM on an annual basis through the appraisal process.
Building strong working relationships at all levels of our business,
Building, managing and maintaining business relationships across our industry,
Building strong and lasting relationships with customers, existing and prospective,
Dealing with customers over the phone/Teams and via email in a professional manner,
Organising and attending business development visits/meetings globally as required,
Supporting the contribution and development of our company social media and marketing,
Ensuring accurate client data is entered into the database and kept up to date,
Being flexible and adaptable to the needs of Flitetec.
Proven in a similar business development, sales or account management role with aerospace and aviation industry experience,
Well-connected within the aerospace and aviation industry,
Comfortable making contact with and building relationships with both cold and warm leads,
Flitetec is a manufacturer of new and repaired and overhauled aircraft interior products and is certified for CAA Part 21 subpart G and EASA/CAA Part 145 release. We specialise in vacuum forming of polycarbonate materials, overhauling and producing products such as meal trays, seat backs, aisle side shrouds, centre console fairings, in arm tray liners, cocktail tables, infills, bump strips, mirrors, threshold strips, monument and galley floor fitting covers. Flitetec also stocks and distributes a large range of aviation components and products for defence and commercial aircraft applications.
Our customers include international and regional airlines, OEM manufacturers, MRO operators, leasing companies in UK, Europe, North America, Middle East and Far East.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
~ Bonus scheme
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
~ Amersham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Can you be flexible in terms of hours of work to meet client availability in other countries?
Aerospace Business development: Work Location: Hybrid remote in Amersham
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