Sales Executive

Holt Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation aftermarket industry is seeking a proactive Sales Assistant. This role offers a clear path to a senior sales position, providing administrative support, market data analysis, and exposure to aviation supply chain operations. Ideal for ambitious individuals eager to learn and grow in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication especially on the phone and over email.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to a Senior Sales & Purchasing Director.
• Assist with quoting and gathering market data via phone and email.
• Process sales and purchase orders and help coordinate global shipments.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Excel

Initiative

Commercial Awareness

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Are you a proactive and driven individual with a talent for building relationships and a hunger to win business? I am recruiting for a Sales Assistant with a clear and achievable career path in to a more senior sales position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to break into the dynamic aviation aftermarket industry.

You'll work alongside an experienced Sales Director and gain hands-on exposure to the inner workings of aviation supply, dealing with airlines, lessors, OEMs, and MROs.

If you're ambitious, curious, and ready to get stuck in this is your runway.

What Youll Be Doing:

- Provide daily administrative support to a Senior Sales & Purchasing Director
- Assist with quoting and gathering market data via phone and email
- Input quote data into our inventory system to support purchasing decisions
- Process sales and purchase orders and help coordinate global shipments
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and vendors
- Develop commercial awareness of the aviation aftermarket sector
- Support our quoting and data teams by spotting opportunities and trends
- Learn how aviation sales works from the ground up with a path to grow

What Youll Bring:

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communication especially on the phone and over email
- A high level of Excel competency
- Positive attitude, high energy, and a self-starter mindset
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based culture
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Desirable Skills:

- Experience in a sales support, admin, or data entry role
- Commercial awareness or an interest in aviation, logistics, or engineering
- Knowledge of quoting, order processing, or CRM systems
- Understanding of how businesses operate and communicate across departments

This Role Is Perfect For You If You:

- Are hungry to grow, learn, and eventually progress into sales
- Enjoy structured work with clear outcomes and goals
- Want to develop a foundation in aviation sales and operations
- Thrive in a high-performance culture where youre supported and challenged
- Can spot opportunities and just get stuff done