Sales Representative

FDH Aero; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FDH Aero is seeking a Sales Representative in the United Kingdom to manage end-to-end sales activities, including customer needs assessment, quotations, and ongoing relationship management. You will promote the company’s products and services while delivering exceptional customer service to aerospace clients.

The role requires a high school diploma and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with AS9120 or aerospace quality practices is helpful; OEM knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with aerospace QA practices AS9120 is helpful.
• Knowledge of OEM and aerospace business environment welcome.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage with customers to assess needs and prepare quotations.
• Promote the company’s products, services and values while delivering excellent customer service.
• Develop ongoing customer relationships to secure repeat orders and new accounts.
• Formulate pricing strategies to capture orders.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

We Are Service First

We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful

We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded

We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable

We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People

That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Sales Representative is responsible for all aspects of the sales recruitment and retention including but not limited to: customer sales, quoting, customer and some vendor relation management. This position includes coordination between other departments within the company as well as vendors and customers to meet the company’s goals and objectives.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Work directly with customers to assess their needs and requirements to facilitate a successful quotation for the customers' consideration
• Generally, portray and represent the company to customers and promote the company’s ideals, products, services, and provide excellent customer service always
• With the first two requirements in mind, move the customer to a position where they rely on and order from the company their aircraft requirements on a regular basis
• Formulating pricing strategies to successfully capture orders
• Developing new opportunities for business to existing customers as well as developing new accounts
• Begins each task or project with the end in mind
• Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency; pursues goals and works to achieve them
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

• Must have a high school education or equivalent experience
• Must be able to effectively utilize software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• An understanding of and working knowledge of aerospace quality management practices and AS9120 requirements is helpful
• Knowledge in OEM and general aerospace business environment
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrates strong customer service attitude and demeanor
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work interdepartmentally

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.