Sales Operations Specialist (Contract)

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the aerospace industry? We are looking for a Sales Operations Specialist to join our team in Grand Prairie. This isn't just an administrative role—it’s the engine room of our sales department. You will be the architect behind our customer presentations, the gatekeeper of our pricing configurations, and a key player in delivering world-class helicopters and HCare services to our clients. If you have four years of sales or marketing experience and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, we want to see your flight plan. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. Meet the team: From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. Your working environment: A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Requirements

Must possess a BS Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or equivalent experience (four years) is required
Four (4) + years of experience in Sales or Marketing
Maintain good customer and AHI interdepartmental relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time Management
Project Management
Negotiation Skills
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Salesforce, Adobe
Travel Required: 5% Domestic and International
Citizenship: Authorized to Work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs/11kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs/11kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

Any experience in the aviation industry is preferred (helicopters highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Support to Sales Managers: 40%
Development of Presentations for customer specific completions
Includes building photograph library of previous and current completions
Build configurations for customers
Collaborate with Sales Managers for Development of storyboards for customer presentation
Coordination of paint renderings and displays for customer visits
Development inventory and management of samples for customization in coordination with Programs Paint, carpet, leather, plating, etc.
Manage model ordering for customers
Coordinate compliance issues pertaining to Sales Anti-money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) processing
Export and Denied Party processing
Coordinate sponsorships for Sales Managers
Manage Sales Force reporting
Commercial Offer Management: 25%
Analysis of Cost Summary and Reconciliation (CSA)
Quotation tracking
Coordinate to keep Sales Configurator up to date
Coordinate on updates to standard configurations
Preparation of offers with cover letter and or presentation for Sales Managers, as required
Maintain Sales records for Sales team Configurations Current year pricing First-Come First Serve Pricing Offer and bookings files
Support to HCare Sales: 25%
Brochure Development and Maintenance to include:
Maintaining HCare files
Updating marketing materials
Interacting with customers in support of HCare Sales
Maintain familiarity with HCare offerings
Maintain liaison with AH Services and Support in Marignane and at AHI
Prepare HCare offerings
Develop HCare market analysis
Administrative Support: 10%
Site visit support
Some travel
Coordination for Sales
Initiating and processing purchase requests
Updating Welcome Board for AHI customers