Director of OEM Distribution

gatelesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis, Fort Lauderdale, seeks a self‑motivated leader to shape the global distribution strategy across all channels, drive market penetration, and align efforts with corporate goals. Lead relationships with OEMs, MROs, distributors, and direct channels; negotiate commercial agreements; and optimize cost vs.

revenue while growing share. This on‑site role reports to the Vice President of Product & Asset Integration and requires 10+ years in aviation distribution or aftermarket operations,

Qualifications

• Team player with integrity and execution bias.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and ensure execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global distribution strategy across all channels (B2B, Direct Connect, etc.).
• Lead relationships to grow distribution and consignment opportunities – own the opportunity.
• Present with professional knowledge and offer business solutions with OEMs, MROs, to grow market share.
• Lead negotiations and commercial agreements with distribution and consignment partners.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial Solutions to align distribution strategies with customer success.
• Oversee the implementation of distribution innovations to enhance offer personalization and direct sales capabilities.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize distribution cost vs. revenue generation balance.
• Represent GA Telesis in global distribution forums to advocate for partnerships.

Skills

Commercial operations

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Planner

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

GA Telesis’s Flight Solutions Group (FSG) is seeking a self‑motivated and results-driven leader to support the OEM Product distribution strategy. This includes managing relationships with distribution partners, OEM’s, MRO’s, direct channels, and ensuring maximum market penetration, revenue growth, and alignment with corporate goals. This role demands a deep understanding of aviation distribution marketspace, industry market share, inventory trends in the airline industry. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Product & Asset Integration and partners with teams in Pricing & Yield Management, Sales, and Commercial Solutions. The role is based on‑site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Important Notice

Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global distribution strategy across all channels (B2B, Direct Connect, etc.).
• Lead relationships to transform business to achieve financial targets by growing distribution and consignment opportunities – own the opportunity.
• Present with professional knowledge and offer business solutions with OEM’s, MRO’s, to build portfolio and grow market share.
• Lead negotiations and commercial agreements with distribution and consignment partners to ensure cost‑effective, strategic access to key markets.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial Solutions teams to ensure alignment of distribution strategies and customer success.
• Oversee the implementation of distribution innovations to enhance offer personalization and direct sales capabilities.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize the distribution cost vs. revenue generation balance, cycle counts and inventory cost.
• Represent GA Telesis in global distribution and industry forums to advocate for favorable policies and partnerships.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial and business operations
• Project management, or product coordination roles, preferably in the aviation or aftermarket industry.
• Competent user of Microsoft applications, (Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, etc.)

Requirements

• Team player and leader with integrity and a bias for execution.
• Exceptionally well‑organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient at translating strategic direction into actionable plans/workstreams and ensuring execution follow-through.
• Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills at all organizational levels; ability to communicate complex analysis in a clear and intuitive manner.
• Effective project management skills include experience leading, coordinating, and executing projects and/or programs with high business impact.
• Familiarity with global regulatory environments impacting distribution and retailing.