Aviation Account Executive

Pineapple Careers; Ashington; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holid a

Staff social events

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Pineapple Careers is partnering with a respected aviation firm in the West Sussex countryside to recruit an Account Executive - Aviation Aftermarket. This full-time role focuses on managing aircraft component requirements from quotation through order completion, serving Airlines, MROs, Aircraft Leasing, and Flight Training sectors.

You will receive hands-on training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for progression within a growing international aviation business.

Competenze

• Experience in aviation aftermarket or related industry is a plus.
• Strong sales administration and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills.

Mansioni

• Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Research market and prepare quotations.
• Source aircraft components and propose solutions.
• Manage orders from enquiry to completion.
• Coordinate with warehouse, suppliers and logistics for on-time delivery.
• Maintain CRM records and support KPI achievement.

Conoscenze

Aviation aftermarket

Sales administration

Relationship-building

IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Quantum, Av

Strumenti

Outlook

Excel

Quantum

Avsight

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Aviation Account Executive

Pineapple Careers is thrilled to be working in exclusive partnership with a highly respected and forward-thinking organisation based in the beautiful West Sussex countryside. As they continue to grow, they are recruiting an Account Executive - Aviation Aftermarket on a full-time, permanent basis.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in the aviation aftermarket, aerospace, aircraft components or a similar sector who is looking to develop their commercial knowledge and build a long-term career within aviation.

You will support customers across Airlines, MROs, Aircraft Leasing, Flight Training and Simulation, helping to manage aircraft component requirements from quotation and sourcing through to order completion.

Offering hands-on training, mentoring and genuine career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist industry knowledge and grow within a successful international aviation business.

Key Responsibilities as a Aviation Account Executive:

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries via telephone and email
• Research the market and prepare competitive quotations
• Source aircraft components and identify suitable solutions for customer requirements
• Manage customer requirements and orders from enquiry through to completion
• Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Liaise with the warehouse, suppliers, logistics partners and internal departments to ensure successful order delivery
• Proactively resolve challenges relating to component availability, lead times and logistics
• Source difficult-to-find aircraft components
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers and suppliers
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to customers throughout the order process
• Assist with project management activities as your experience develops
• Support the achievement of departmental sales objectives and KPIs
• Maintain accurate records within CRM and sales management systems
• Attend customer meetings, industry events and trade shows where required
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across sales, operations and finance

Key Skills as a Aviation Account Executive:

• Previous experience within the aviation aftermarket, MRO, aircraft components, aerospace or a similar industry would be advantageous
• Candidates without direct aviation experience should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the industry, relevant transferable skills and a strong motivation to build a career within aviation
• Strong sales administration and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Outlook, Excel and Quantum, Avsight or similar systems
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused and commercially aware
• Proactive and eager to learn with a can-do attitude
• A natural multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful and confident when solving problemsAble to take ownership and deliver results

Personal Profile:

• Enthusiastic and curious, with a genuine interest in aviation
• Personable, confident and comfortable building relationships
• A strong work ethic with the flexibility to go the extra mile when required
• Calm under pressure and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Ambitious and keen to grow your career within a thriving industry

Salary & Benefits:

• £28,000 - £37,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday, office-based
• Ongoing training, development and regular progression reviews
• Mentoring from an experienced aviation industry leader
• Pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free EV charging points and parking onsite
• Staff social events

Based on the outskirts of Horsham

Please note: due to the office location, you must have access to your own transport.

Account Executive, Aviation, Aviation Aftermarket, Aircraft Components, Component Sales, Airlines, Aircraft Leasing, Flight Training, Simulation, Aerospace, Sales Executive, Sales Support, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Horsham, West Sussex