Sales Manager - Aerospace

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission : 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

Location : Milwaukie, OR (Greater Portland Area)

Essential Functions

• Develop the working relationship between Parker Aerospace and the customer by performing the role of primary interface between the customer and the company.
• Facilitate all aspects of the business including sales, technical, contractual delivery, service, quality, and aftermarket support.
• Build and expand revenue with the customer by obtaining access to the customer's technical and requirements road map so that Parker Aerospace can be positioned to support current and emerging requirements.
• Identify customer requirements and match them to Parker Aerospace's core competencies and strategic objectives, seeking opportunities to better collaborate with the customer in areas of current competition.
• Coordinate the development of proposals providing strategic and tactical insight to maximize the potential for winning the work; assist in contract negotiations to ensure favorable and consistent terms.
• Coordinate bids and contracts with the customer, ensuring all appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Represent internally the customer's needs and expectations, developing internal relationships, influencing the business unit leadership to meet the demands of the customer, working with technical leaders to define new products and programs, and providing awareness of program and product opportunities.
• Lead and direct work for the team of employees as defined by business needs.
• Keep informed on competitive products, pricing and new product development.
• Identify target markets / applications for division products and keep management informed of competitive and market issues via monthly reports and other specially requested reports.
• Continuously maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction and people productivity.

Qualifications

Benefits

Competitive compensation includes :

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Export Compliance

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and / or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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