Overall Purpose/Objectives of Role

To, individually or as part of a team, identify, pursue and close sales opportunities in accordance with the agreed business strategy for allocated customers or regions or specific enquiries.

Key duties:

1.To maintain relationships with Customers and external agencies within an agreed overall sector of responsibility in order to develop/identify new/further opportunities that fall within the Company’s capability and in line with the Company’s strategy.
2.For allocated opportunities to:
•Secure approval from the Company on the price, terms and specification that can be offered
•Prepare (or co-ordinate and lead) the timely submission of information, quotations and proposals to Customers
•Follow up such quotes/proposals in order to secure the contract/purchase order
3.From time to time to represent and promote Meggitt Avionics at trade shows
4.To maintain adequate records of all customer contacts, communications and reports.
5.To provide reports on the status of sales and activities as required
6.To support the Sales Manager/Director in preparing budgets, estimates etc.
7.To contribute to any changes as may be required to the formulation of revised business plans and strategies.
8.To undertake such travel as may be required in order to execure the above duties

Essential

HNC or equivalent in electrical, electronic or other branch of aerospace engineering

At least 5 years experience in a position requiring extensive customer interaction (e.g. Sales, Programme Management, Customer/Field Support, Contracts, senior engineer) in an Aerospace or Defence industry environment
or
equivalent depth of experience in a responsible position as an end user of avionic or similar equipment in a commercial or defence aerospace environment