Account Executive and Pilot

RVI, Inc.; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RITALKA University

Employee Luncheons

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RVI, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive and Corporate Pilot to join a growing wire harness and logistics services provider in the Midwest.

This hybrid role blends business development with aviation flies in a 50/50 split, offering opportunities to drive sales growth and support corporate flight operations. Ideal candidates have strong B2B sales experience plus at least 500 flight hours, with a willingness to travel 25–50% and comply with FAA and company policies.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret technical and business documents, and to write clear, professional correspondence.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and delivering persuasive sales presentations.
• Proficient in creating and analyzing basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Account Executive: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers; update CRM; develop quotes with engineering; represent at trade shows; report on sales pipeline.
• Corporate Pilot: Ensure safety in flight operations; conduct preflight planning; maintain FAA compliance; coordinate travel and maintenance; manage scheduling.

Skills

Document interpretation

Professional correspondence

Public speaking

Sales presentations

Reports analysis

Microsoft Office

CRM proficiency

Cross-functional work

Travel required

Driver's license

Flight experience

IFR rating

Twin engine time

Class B operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

B2B sales experience

Flight time 500

Tools

Garmin 530

Piper Twin Seneca

Job description

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 29 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at rvi-inc.com

Salary in accordance with applicable experience, ranging from $62,000 to $88,000

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Year
• RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Community Volunteering

This position is expected to be a 50/50 split of Account Executive and Pilot activities.

To be considered, you MUST HAVE Sales AND 500 hours of Pilot experience **

As an Account Executive, your primary responsibility is to drive sales growth by identifying new business, nurturing customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions in wire harness manufacturing, electrical repair, warehousing, and logistic services.

The Corporate Pilot will be responsible for the safe conduct of flights for company employees in accordance with federal, state, and international regulations in addition to company policies. Company's current airplane inventory includes Piper Twin Seneca (Garmin 530).

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers, including travel to customer locations as needed.
• Maintain and update customer data and sales activity in the company CRM.
• Identify prospective customers through market research, networking, and outreach.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, technical, and production, to develop accurate quotes, meet customer specifications, and ensure information flows effectively.
• Represent the company at trade shows, including pre-show preparation and post-show follow-up with customers and exhibitors.
• Report on sales pipeline activity and issues weekly and prepare periodic reports on key accounts.
• Create and share executive portfolio reviews to customers and internal teams.
• Provide input and support on new marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager, fellow Account Executives, and other internal teams to assure client needs are met.

CORPORATE PILOT

• Responsible for the safe operation and command of assigned flights for RVI, SpecSys, and Integral dx staff primarily, but not exclusively, in the Midwest region.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and foreign regulations in addition to company policies.
• Conduct all phases of preflight planning, weather evaluation, post-flight duties and any decisions required for the safe-conduct of assigned flights.
• Successfully complete initial and regular training or proficiency in accordance with federal regulations, insurance requirements and company policies.
• Take an active role in travel coordination and scheduling, ensuring compliance with maintenance requirements and paperwork as required.
• Exercise sound aeronautical decision-making and risk management to ensure passenger and asset safety.
• Maintain aircrafts in a clean, organized condition and oversee maintenance scheduling of aircrafts.
• Must accept flexible work schedules including occasional overnights and weekends.
• Maintain compliance with FAA medical certification, training, and proficiency requirements including recurrent training as required.
• Work on assigned departmental needs on non-flying days.

Job Requirements And Standards

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

• Strong ability to interpret technical and business documents, and to write clear, professional correspondence
• Comfortable presenting to groups and delivering persuasive sales presentations
• Proficient in creating and analyzing basic reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Technologically proficient with smart devices and CRM platforms
• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and technical teams
• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

CORPORATE PILOT

• Minimum 500 hours' total time required. This position can expect 250-350 hours of flight time per year.
• Twin IFR rating
• Ability to fly into all ranges of airports and airspace
• Comfort on the radios in Class B is a must
• Twin engine, retractable gear, and high-performance flight time experience

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sales
• 500 hours total flight time required

OR

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RVI Overview

RVI is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

Why You Should Apply Here

RVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: $62000 - $88000 per year