Sales Executive – AFI / KLM Group

People First; Hassocks; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

BUPA

Cycle to work

Company events such as summer and Xmas

Departmental BBQs

Unlimited drinks

Free EV charging points

Free parking

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Games room

Career progression

Ongoing training and regular reviews

Job summary

Avtrade Global HQ, Sayers Common, West Sussex, is seeking a committed trade specialist to manage inventory by exchange, loan and sale, building strong customer relationships to maximise revenue. You will negotiate with buyers and suppliers, quote opportunities and drive on-time delivery with high service levels.

Full time position working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, based at Avtrade Global HQ in Hassocks, West Sussex. Prior aviation or inventory trading experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Background in aviation or inventory trading preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across levels.
• Strong numeracy and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Trade inventory by means of exchange, loan & sale.
• Broker sales by means of purchase or exchange.
• Quote customers and follow up quote/sales opportunities.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers to maximise profit and minimise cost.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Serving the aviation industry since 1985, Avtrade is a leading global aircraft component service provider to the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Component and Support Solutions.

With a UK Headquarters and global offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Miami and China, we provide an extensive range of services through local support and dedicated account management to customers worldwide.

Benefits of working for Avtrade:

• 25 days holiday
• BUPA *
• Cycle to work *
• Company events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Departmental BBQs *
• Unlimited hot and cold drinks,
• Free EV charging points and free parking *
• Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to length of service)
• Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind) *
• Employees career and progression is high on the agenda
• Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss their career paths

*Benefits indicated with an asterisk will not be available for vacancies outside the UK, so check with the relevant hiring manager for a full list for the specific country hiring.

Full time position working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.

Location:

Avtrade Global HQ, Sayers Common, West Sussex.

Function:

To trade aircraft component inventory by means of exchange, loan and sale. Develop business relationships with customers in order to maximise revenue and profit while ensuring on time delivery and high service level.

Responsibilities:

• Trade inventory by means of exchange, loan & sale
• Broker sales by means of purchase or exchange
• Quote customers and follow up quote/sales opportunities
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers to maximise profit and minimise cost

Requirements:

• Background in aviation or inventory trading preferred but not essential
• Sales and/or customer support experience with the ability to deliver high level of customer service
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, verbal and written
• Numerate, accurate with the ability to meet deadlines
• Good negotiation, organisational and time management skills

Why work at Avtrade?

We are proud of our strong, diverse teams, who individually and collectively make Avtrade a great place to work.

Skills for the job

Attention to Detail Customer Service Sales experience

Company social events Bupa Fresh Fruit Cycle to Work Scheme Buy / Sell Holiday

Reeds LaneSayers CommonHassocksWest SussexBN6 9JQUnited Kingdom