Position: Airline Sales Director - Latin America Region

Hiring Manager: Vice President Sales, Americas

Location:Dallas TX or Miami FL preferred. A remote working arrangement within US may be available for this role.

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well.

What's It Like At StandardAero

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we'll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

As anAirline Sales Directorfor the Americas in our Airlines & Fleets (A&F) business,you'll be responsible for leading our sales efforts with some of the largest airlines in the world on behalf of a $3Bn business unit. You'll lead the sales strategy development and execution for CFM56 and LEAP maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO) sales opportunities in the Americas, with a focus on the growing Latin American market. The Airlines Sales Director serves as the face of StandardAero and interfaces with airline customers at all levels to represent the interests of the business with our customers, and to represent the interests of our customers within the business. With opportunities often exceeding $500M in revenue you will have frequent interaction with our leadership team and will convene cross-functional bid teams to provide tailored and creative solutions for our customers.

What you'll do as the Airline Sales Director for the Americas:

Working with the VP Sales for the Americas, the SVP Sales, Marketing & Customers and the Business Unit VP/GMs you will develop the campaign strategies that will differentiate us in the marketplace and enable us to win strategic campaigns with customers in the Americas.
You will serve as the face of StandardAero with some of the highest profile global airlines, cargo operators and lessors, representing our company and contributing towards the StandardAero brand promise as "the trusted service partner".
The successful candidate will be assigned specific customers and will be responsible for forecasting and meeting sales volumes. Other responsibilities will include developing account strategies, leading sales campaigns, negotiating deal terms, supporting customer events, conferences and tradeshows and other duties required to deliver the needs of the business and deliver a superior customer experience.
You will leverage consultative selling and active listening techniques to understand customer requirements and campaign value drivers. You must be able to negotiate $500M+ complex commercial transactions in line with internal governance process and approvals. You must intuitively understand customer politics and competing interests and be able to anticipate how proposals will be received by customers. You are able to lead a negotiation team effectively and ensure inclusivity in strategy and bid development.

What Skills You Need To Be Successful

You are a strategic thinker who can approach a sales campaign from multiple angles, identifying innovative ways to increase probability of success and position StandardAero favorably. You can think multiple moves ahead and know how to secure a successful outcome through strategy execution.
Effectively influences and leads teams of peers and indirect reports. Inspires others and helps get the best out of members of any campaign team. Navigates conflict and diffuses tense situations.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
Thorough product knowledge of turbofan market segment.
Working knowledge of salesforce.com or similar Customer Relationship Management system
Minimum 7 years customer facing experience required including direct aerospace sales experience.
Up to 50% travel required (international & domestic).

Preferred Characteristics

Spanish and/or Portuguese speaking skills preferred but not required.

We Offer Benefits That Make Life Better

Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off accrual starting on day one
Bonus opportunities

What Makes a Good Fit For StandardAero

We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We're very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that's a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too -it's what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. We live by the StandardAero brand promise as the trusted service partner to our customers. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you apply and join us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are and experience our welcoming culture.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.