Western Aircraft
Interior Sales Manager
Western Aircraft, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
The Interior Sales Manager is responsible for working with the Western Aircraft MRO sales team and customers to drive sales of interior refurbishment and modification projects on business aircraft. Additionally, the Interior Sales Manager will lead development of project proposals, design schemes, and quotes, and will develop relationships with a wide array of outside suppliers. The optimum candidate will have a thorough knowledge of aircraft interior completion, production, and manufacturing operations, as well as an eye for design.
Duties & Responsibilities
Liaison with Western Aircraft clientele on all Interior Program design projects. Travel (often on short notice) to meet with customers, including aircraft principals, to understand their needs and provide attractive design options.Work closely with the MRO Sales team to identify potential new interior business and close sales.Efficiently generate proposals and quotes for Interior Program refurbishment and modification projects.Assemble work packages/statements of work (SOW) based on customer profile and interior program needs.Accurately research and cost/price parts, labor, and outside services for each project.Plan and order all needed materials for Interior Program projects.Proactively work with Interior Program Manager and other Aircraft Services staff to ensure quotes are accurate, and support profitability targets for the company. Coordinate with this same group to ensure manpower, resources, and hangar space are available and scheduled in support of projects.Maintain costing and pricing data, and reference materials for all interior goods.Produce summary documents of proposal details, and coordinate approval for quote release.Ensure customer and opportunity data is maintained in Salesforce.com.Qualifications & Job Requirements
Prefer five (5) years' experience, with corporate (VIP) interior completionsMinimum three (3) years' leadership experience in an interior or completion shopThorough knowledge of aircraft interior completion, production and manufacturing operationsFamiliarity with the industry vendors, regulations and current procedures for completing interiors on a timely and competitive basisMust be able to read, understand and utilize blueprints in a fabrication businessExperienced in interior install including removing and replacing interior componentsExperience with paint, wood finishing, and soft goods preferredStrong customer service skills and executive presenceOther Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkAbility to obtain Airport Issued security badgeValid Driver's LicenseWork Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day and sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in a general office environment.Available Benefits
Medical, dental, visionShort term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by CompanyLife & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by CompanyPaid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavementHealth Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)401K & Roth 401k with employer matchFlexible Spending programs>
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Duties & Responsibilities
Liaison with Western Aircraft clientele on all Interior Program design projects. Travel (often on short notice) to meet with customers, including aircraft principals, to understand their needs and provide attractive design options.Work closely with the MRO Sales team to identify potential new interior business and close sales.Efficiently generate proposals and quotes for Interior Program refurbishment and modification projects.Assemble work packages/statements of work (SOW) based on customer profile and interior program needs.Accurately research and cost/price parts, labor, and outside services for each project.Plan and order all needed materials for Interior Program projects.Proactively work with Interior Program Manager and other Aircraft Services staff to ensure quotes are accurate, and support profitability targets for the company. Coordinate with this same group to ensure manpower, resources, and hangar space are available and scheduled in support of projects.Maintain costing and pricing data, and reference materials for all interior goods.Produce summary documents of proposal details, and coordinate approval for quote release.Ensure customer and opportunity data is maintained in Salesforce.com.Qualifications & Job Requirements
Prefer five (5) years' experience, with corporate (VIP) interior completionsMinimum three (3) years' leadership experience in an interior or completion shopThorough knowledge of aircraft interior completion, production and manufacturing operationsFamiliarity with the industry vendors, regulations and current procedures for completing interiors on a timely and competitive basisMust be able to read, understand and utilize blueprints in a fabrication businessExperienced in interior install including removing and replacing interior componentsExperience with paint, wood finishing, and soft goods preferredStrong customer service skills and executive presenceOther Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkAbility to obtain Airport Issued security badgeValid Driver's LicenseWork Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day and sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in a general office environment.Available Benefits
Medical, dental, visionShort term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by CompanyLife & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by CompanyPaid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavementHealth Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)401K & Roth 401k with employer matchFlexible Spending programs>
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.