Director, Engine Programs

Jet Midwest • Kansas City, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry. The Director, Sales directs and oversees the sales policies, objectives, and initiatives for JMI. Additionally, the role sets short- and long-term sales strategies and evaluates effectiveness of current sales programs. Also, the job recommends product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential, manages the sales team and creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sales team.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, and general office technology
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealings with outside vendors, coworkers, and clients
• Professional, polished communication skills – oral and written
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in market research of financial analysis
• Have ability to problem solve and work cohesively within a team
• Possess 3-5 years of experience within the aviation spare parts industry
• Have ability to build mathematical model using statistical methods
• Have experience with illustrated parts catalogues and maintenance/component manuals
• Love efficiency and can help build improvements in processes
• Dream about airplanes

Nice To Haves

• A high-energy personality and desire to learn and grow quickly
• Strong analytical skills and are detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Quantum Software is helpful

Responsibilities

• Team leadership
• ERP system usage
• Negotiation
• Aircraft parts trading/purchasing
• Project management
• Professional communication
• Microsoft Office
• Vendor Management
• Regular interaction and coordination with team members at all levels of our supply chain

Benefits

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director