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Sales Executive

@ FDH Aero
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Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:locate sources, obtain quotes, maintain relationships
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 2-3 years sales experience; US person per ITAR; MS Office; ability to learn proprietary software; strong communication; multitask.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Quantum ERP
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Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. 

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. 


Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do: 

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through. 

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community. 

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter. 

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation. 

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds. 


We Are Looking For 

The Sales Executive (SE) is primarily responsible for promoting and selling aviation parts either from our inventory or through sourcing to satisfy customer request for quote (RFQ). 


What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Ability to successfully locate and identify supply sources to fulfill customer requirements 
  • Contacting sources to obtain quotes for price, condition, and availability for each requirement in addition to troubleshooting 
  • Effective communication and maintaining a professional relationship with vendors customers, and colleagues 
  • Resolve Non-conforming Materials (NCM), and always provide excellent customer service 
  • Daily administrative work requiring high accuracy to input quotes and update the necessary information into Quantum ERP system 
  • Process of daily Request for Quotes, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and arrangement of shipments 
  • Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency; pursues goals and works to achieve them 
  • Demonstrate principled leadership and sound business ethics 
  • Performs other duties as assigned


What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required 
  • Must be a US person based on ITAR requirement 
  • 2-3 years of experience as a Sales Associate or Sales Executive 
  • 2-3 years of Military contracts and negotiation experience is a plus 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) 
  • Ability to learn and work within company proprietary software 
  • Must be computer savvy and learn company proprietary software program 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure with accuracy 
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting 
  • Strong project management skills 
  • Ability to analyze a company’s big-picture data needs 
  • Demonstrates strong customer service attitude and demeanor 
  • Multilingual is a plus 
  • Strong attention to detail 


FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.