Associate, Sales Operations

Summary

The Associate, Sales Operations will join the existing team in supporting Senior Sales Management and the Global Sales Team for the leasing, buying, and selling of commercial aircraft and spare aircraft engines (equipment). This role involves significant, high-volume data entry and ongoing data maintenance across multiple systems, requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Following training, the position will be fully integrated with all areas of Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of LOIs and proposals for the leasing, buying, and selling of equipment, checking equipment availability, previous offers and any special circumstances pertaining; interface cross-functionally with internal departments as needed.

Perform high-volume, detail-oriented data entry and ongoing data upkeep across multiple internal systems (including CRM and asset management tools), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information.

Provide support to global sales representatives working from remote offices or traveling worldwide, responding to their requests and relaying information in a timely and organized manner.

Provide sales representatives with research support using Flight Global/Cirrus and Aviation Week Intelligence Network MRO Prospector on-line subscription services, including comprehensive Customer Strategy Reports.

Develop and maintain proficiency in CRM (Leaseworks), Lease point (asset management), and FLYDocs with a strong focus on consistency and accurate data input and reporting integrity.

Assist in recording, compiling, and distributing weekly marketing activity and off-lease equipment reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Prepare and support documentation for the Credit Review Checklist (CRC), including gathering and inputting required data points.

Attend weekly inter-departmental and sales coordination meetings.

Qualifications / Requirements

Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills highly preferred, along with PowerPoint, Word, Teams and Outlook.

Demonstrated experience handling high-volume data entry or data management with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and proactively gather and organize information under tight timelines.

Strong organizational skills and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, demonstrating sound judgement and effective decision-making.

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships to support team and organizational objectives.

Travel/Misc.:

Occasional travel.

This position will require working extended days, as well as scheduled evening and weekend coverage.

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