Product Specialist

Engine Product SpecialistSince 1995, AeroDirect has serviced the aviation community from our headquarters near Chicago O’Hare Airport. AeroDirect sells to more than 2,000 customers including a majority of the Tier 1 airlines and MROs in the world. Our company has offices and warehouses in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Diego, and Miami. We also have representatives in Europe, Asia, and South America. We serve our airline, MRO, OEM, leasing, and broker customers by stocking over 500,000 line items of surplus airworthy rotables, engine parts, and consumables.RESPONSIBILITIESEngine Product Specialists begin with a structured onboarding program focused on learning our systems and engine product lines. Once training is complete, you will support selling and purchasing operations across a variety of tasks and functions to support the Engine Product Line and outside sales force. Here are the primary drivers for success:Strategically identify purchase opportunities within the engine parts product lineBuild and sustain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers within the Engine Product Line throughPhone calls, presentations, and targeted travel opportunitiesWork all incoming RFQs (Request for Quotations) from the outside sales force by brokering and trading engine partsMaintain inventory database with current market information, pricing, technical notes, and cross-reference informationCoordinate and communicate with the sales and trading group to perform at high levelsContinue to meet and exceed target sales and purchasing goalsSet personal and team goals through frequent sessions with your manager and sales support teamCold calling, answering the RFQ phone line, and speaking with international clients worldwideRoute parts out for repair and manage sales backlogCreate and provide data reports based on inventory analysis and data miningInside sales opportunities with brokers and trading organizationsTRAININGMulti-stage onboarding covers organizational foundations, engine product knowledge, and core purchasing and sales competenciesSales readiness program equips you with our sales playbook, key selling skills, and role-specific situational exercisesIn-person training at AeroDirect headquarters puts knowledge into practice, with continued education as you advance in your careerBENEFITS & PERKSBase salary + uncapped commissionsMonthly smartphone stipend401k programFull health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and HSA)Expense budget for client entertainmentAeroDirect's Employee of the Quarter: 1 PTO day added to the year.Flexibility on working in office and at homeTop-notch training programs at every step in your careerPossibility of future international travel and salesBenefits of a fast moving, entrepreneurial organizationGenuine, passionate, family-oriented cultureWHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDCompetitive, motivated spirit and desire to succeedOutstanding communication skills and innate ability to connect with peopleEntrepreneurial spirit with desire to learn and growResults-driven and forward-thinkingThrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and positive work environmentBachelor’s DegreeTrading menta