Sales & Sourcing Specialist (North America)

GA Telesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is looking for a Sales & Sourcing Specialist based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This on-site role involves sourcing parts and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with traceability requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the aviation industry, and holds an associate’s degree. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is essential. Join our dynamic team and drive strategic business planning for our Sales and Sourcing department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales and/or sourcing roles.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the Aviation industry preferred.
• Familiar with ERP, CRM, and business analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Source quotes for parts and services based on customer specifications.
• Prepare and provide quotes from available stock or sourced materials.
• Maintain customer opportunities within CRM.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration, marketing, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and component suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ concept is core to our providing integrated aviation solutions to our global customers.

Within our Flight Solutions Group (FSG), our Sales and Sourcing team negotiate with suppliers to secure goods, materials, and services at competitive rates. The Sales & Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for effectively communicating and maintaining a professional relationship with vendors and customers in North America using detailed sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge geared towards the aviation industry. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the sales team will be able to navigate through a fast-paced industry and drive strategic business planning for FSG. This is an on-site role based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Source quotes for parts and services based on customer specifications.
• Prepare and provide quotes from available stock or sourced materials.
• Maintain customer opportunities within CRM.
• Ensure compliance with parts traceability requirements.
• Monitor shipments from freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery.
• Address and resolve NCO (Non-Conforming Materials) discrepancies.
• Forecast, monitor, and meet sales revenue and margin goals.
• Analyze sales metrics, prepare reports, and deliver insights to improve sales team performance.
• Travel may be required (Less than 10%).
• Other duties as assigned by direct manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales and/or sourcing roles
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Aviation industry, preferred.
• Associate’s degree in business administration, marketing, or finance
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, SQL)

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to review, analyze, and articulate sales data and performance metrics.
• Foundational understanding of relationship building with internal partners, vendors, and customers.
• Familiar with ERP, CRM, e-Commerce networks, and business analytics tools.
• Developing effective negotiation skills.
• Driven and productive in fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in curiosity, thinking through problems, and developing solutions.

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