Sales Executive in Crawley

Permanent – Full time – Location: Crawley Hybrid.

About AerFin: AerFin buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts to maximise value for owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to airline, lessor and MRO customers. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA, AerFin delivers quality, safety and value to more than 600 customers across six continents.

About The Role: We are seeking a Sales Executive to join our growing Sales Team. You’ll be responsible for processing and managing daily sales and customer service tasks and for building strong relationships with customers and vendors. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, thrive in a fast-paced aerospace aftermarket environment, and have the drive to succeed in a commercially focused role, we’d love to hear from you. The role is primarily office based with occasional international travel for liaison with airlines, external suppliers and customers as required. A valid passport and driving licence are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Source and respond to Requirements For Quotes (RFQ) for services, parts and components.
• Locate components to fulfil customer RFQs when there is zero stock at AerFin; obtain price, condition, trace, availability and tag information.
• Translate and present component specifications to meet customer approval.
• Process sale orders, purchase orders, pick tickets and RMA requests from customers where applicable.
• Obtain market intelligence for procurement.
• Proposal and presentation preparation.
• Monitor and report cost model accuracy.
• Log and prepare quotations on the AerFin Inventory Management System.
• Process incoming purchase orders.
• Generate “Push Lists” of inventory for remarketing activity.
• Monitor the marketplace for sales opportunities.
• Provide regular reports to the sales team on quotations.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with vendors and customers.
• Negotiate purchase prices and payment terms.
• Forecast, track and achieve sales revenue and gross margin projections.
• Periodic visits to major customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Sales experience, ideally within the aerospace aftermarket.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong planning, organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confident negotiator with a proactive, results-driven work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Capable of presenting findings and analysis clearly and concisely to team members.
• Previous experience with Quantum Control (AerFin’s ERP system) is desirable.
• Familiarity with EASA Part 145 and airworthiness record-keeping requirements is preferable (training will be provided).

In Return We Offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 28 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Social events and much more

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. AerFin is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity.