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Technical Sales Specialist

Technology for Energy Corporation
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Knoxville, Knox 37901, TN

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Technical Sales Specialist is responsible for prospecting and selling ACES SYSTEMS products for both government and commercial markets, requiring a minimum of 3 years of direct sales experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
  • This role involves executing sales plans, providing demonstrations and training, and maintaining accurate documentation of customer interactions.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of aircraft maintenance and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time for sales activities.
  • A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor's degree in business or marketing preferred, along with relevant certifications such as FAA Airframe and Power Plant License.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Specialist with a background in aircraft maintenance to join our Technical Sales Team. This role blends consultative sales with hands on technical expertise: you will support operators, maintenance organizations, OEMs, etc. by selling technical solutions that improve aircraft safety and reduce downtime.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed a job incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.  An employee will be required to follow other job-related duties required by the manager.

 
Sales and Business Development: Identifies and qualifies leads with MROs, flight departments, OEMs, and operators; develops quotes, proposals and closes equipment and service sales. Determines areas for existing customers to add to existing equipment or upgrade to new equipment based on new needs.

Product Demonstrations: Conducts onsite and remote demos of ACES Systems products and services.

Post Sale Technical Assistance: Supports operators, maintenance organizations, OEMs, etc. by selling technical solutions that improve aircraft safety and reduce downtime. Provides technical onboarding, configuration, troubleshooting, and application guidance for sold equipment; escalates complex issues to engineering as needed.

Customer Training: Delivers hands-on and/or classroom training via customer site, in ACES facility, or virtually for maintenance teams on equipment operation, data interpretation (as related to equipment usage), and best practices.

Application Consulting: Advises customers on how to integrate diagnostic tools into maintenance workflows and interpret vibration/track data to inform maintenance decisions.

Documentation and Reporting: Produces clear technical and application notes, training materials, and other documents assigned.

Travel and Field Support: Travels to industry tradeshows, customer sites and airfields for demos, training, and advanced technical support as required. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

• Aircraft maintenance background required (military or civilian)

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to interpret diagnostic data

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong ability to explain technical concepts to maintenance personnel and decision makers

• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 60% of the time

• Proven sales experience or demonstrated success in customer facing technical roles

• Practical experience with vibration analysis and helicopter track and balance

• Familiarity with helicopter platforms

• CRM experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work extended work hours as needed

 
EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES  
•  A&P certification and/or equivalent military or civilian aviation maintenance experience

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport, or willingness to get one

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT 
• Performs administrative duties at office desk: periodic computer work, carrying out both manual and repetitive arm hand and finger movements in regards to computerized data entry and data processing tasks.

• Works occasionally at the customer’s location including but not limited to flight lines, hangars and test cells.

• Job requires verbal contact with and listening to customers and co-workers one-on-one and in a group setting.

• Job requires the ability to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move objects up to 50 lbs. occasionally (10%).  Duties may require overhead lifting up to 20 pounds rarely (5%).

• Job requires walking or standing frequently and may include periodic bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing.

• The job requires occasional use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• Mental activities necessary include concentration, reasoning ability, mathematical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills. Great mental effort is required due to daily pressure resulting from adverse interactions with the public, frequent deadlines, and the demands of the job.

• Hearing abilities include sound localization and sound recognition/detection, specifically in the potentially moderate to loud environment at a customer site.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• May require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection in PPE specified areas.

 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This list is not an inclusive list of other demands that may arise.

 
EQUIPMENT USED
• General office equipment including but not limited to copier, fax, binding machine, multi-line phone system

• ACES Systems products 

 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.




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