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Permanent – Full Time – Location: Crawley | Hybrid
About AerFin
AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience—today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight—gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA, we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done.
That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Sales Executive to join our growing Sales Team. You’ll be responsible for processing and managing daily sales and customer service tasks in addition to building strong relationships with customers and vendors. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, thrive in a fast‑paced aerospace aftermarket environment, and have the drive to succeed in a commercially-focused role, we’d love to hear from you.
The role will be primarily office-based with occasional international travel for liaison with airlines, external suppliers, and customers as may be required. A valid passport and driving licence are essential.
What You’ll Do
- Source and respond to Requirement For Quotes (RFQ’s) for services, parts, and components.
- Locate components to fulfil customer RFQ’s when zero stock at AerFin; obtain the price, condition, trace, availability, and tag information.
- Translate and present component specifications to meet customer approval.
- Process sale orders, purchase orders, pick tickets, and RMA requests from customers, if applicable.
- Obtain market intelligence for procurement.
- Prepare proposals and presentation materials.
- Monitor and report cost model accuracy.
- Log and prepare quotations on AerFin Inventory Management System.
- Process incoming purchase orders.
- Generate “Push Lists” of inventory for remarketing activity.
- Monitor the marketplace for sales opportunities.
- Provide regular reports to the sales team on quotations.
- Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with vendors and customers.
- Negotiate purchase prices and payment terms.
- Forecast, track, and achieve sales revenue and gross margin projections.
- Conduct periodic visits to major customers.
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What We’re Looking For
- Proven sales experience, ideally within the aerospace aftermarket, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and margin targets.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, develop accounts, and drive new and repeat business.
- Customer-focused relationship builder, skilled at managing key accounts and converting enquiries into long-term partnerships.
- Highly motivated and results-driven, with discipline to manage a sales pipeline, prioritise opportunities, and close deals efficiently.
- Confident negotiator with a proactive and results-driven work ethic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Comfortable analysing sales data, margins, and market trends to support decision-making and sales strategy.
- Previous experience with Quantum Control (AerFin’s ERP system) is desirable.
- Familiarity with EASA Part 145 and airworthiness record-keeping requirements is preferable (training will be provided).
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In Return We Offer
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Flexible working, with the ability to work between home and the office
- 28 days of annual leave, with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
- Volunteering Leave
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- Gym Membership discount
- Grandternity Leave
- Appreciation & Festive Rewards
- Social events
We’re actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so act quickly.
About AerFin
Equal opportunities employer, we:
- Cultivate open-mindedness.
- Listen to all views with respect.
- Recognise people based on their merits without bias.
- Embrace diversity.
(NL: We will not consider CVs from agencies at this point and will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) if required.)
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