Sales Executive: Aerfin Manor Royal Business District Crawley, UK Sales | Aerospace | Airport S[...]

Permanent – Full time – Location: Crawley I Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Sales Executive to join our growing Sales Team. You’ll be responsible for processing and managing daily sales and customer service tasks in addition to 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 will be primarily office based with occasional international travel for liaison with airlines, external suppliers and customers as may be required. A valid passport and driving licence are essential.

What you’ll do:

• Source and respond to Requirements For Quotes (RFQ’s) for services, parts and components.
• Locate components to fulfil customer RFQ’s when zero stock at AerFin; obtain the 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 if applicable.
• Obtain market intelligence for procurement.
• Proposal & Presentation preparation.
• Monitor & report cost model accuracy.
• Responsible for logging and preparing quotations on AerFin Inventory Management System.
• Responsible for processing of incoming purchase orders.
• Generation of “Push Lists” of inventory for remarketing activity.
• Monitoring of 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:

• Proven sales experience, ideally within the aerospace aftermarket, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and margin targets.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, develop accounts, and drive new and repeat business.
• Customer‑focused relationship builder, skilled at managing key accounts and converting enquiries into long‑term partnerships.
• Highly motivated and results‑driven, with the discipline to manage a sales pipeline, priorities opportunities, and close deals efficiently.
• Confident negotiator with a proactive, results‑driven work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable analyzing sales data, margins, and market trends to support decision‑making and sales strategy.
• 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.
• 28 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year.
• Volunteering Leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme.
• Gym Membership discount.
• Grandternity Leave.
• Appreciation & Festive Reward.
• Social events and much more.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.