About Skylink Want to become a Skylinker? Let’s soar together!Are you a sales professional with 3+ years of experience in aircraft part distribution? We’re specifically looking for someone with full‑cycle sales experience, including prospecting, business development, and closing new clients. About Us At Skylink, we’ve been flying high since 1986. Founded by Jim and Susie Anglin, we are dedicated to giving clients and our team a “WOW” experience. We support the maintenance of aircraft fleets worldwide, providing everything from tiny bolts to massive jet engines for commercial and military missions. Role Overview As an Account Executive, you’ll work with airlines, MROs, lessors, and military fleets to ensure they receive the right material support to keep their aircraft in the air. Career Path Step 1: Junior Account Executive – Build & manage a sales pipeline. OTE: $50,000 (salary + commission). Step 2: Account Executive – OTE: $75,000 (salary + commission). Step 3: Dedicated Account Manager – Grow assigned accounts. OTE: $100,000 (salary + commission). Responsibilities Opportunity Creation: Proactively engage the market to open doors with new customers and create future business opportunities. Leading With Value: Help customers see what’s possible by sharing insights, ideas, and ways to improve operational and supply‑chain performance. Building Trusted Relationships: Develop credibility and trust with key contacts across customer organizations. Owning Market Presence: Stay curious, informed, and connected to industry activity, customer changes, and emerging opportunities. Opportunity Development: Take ownership of opportunities from initial engagement through commercial success. Understanding Customer Priorities: Learn what matters most to customers and align solutions that support their goals. Strengthening Customer Confidence: Create momentum through responsiveness, reliability, and consistent follow‑through. Driving Commercial Outcomes: Support pricing, negotiations, and commercial discussions that create value for both the customer and Skylink. Growing Long‑Term Partnerships: Help turn initial wins into lasting customer relationships and ongoing business growth. Close Deals: Secure client commitments by strategically timing the ask and outlining clear benefits. Account Management: Manage key accounts, process RFQs and sales orders, and ensure on‑time shipping. Act as a trusted advisor to clients. Account Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities for account expansion through additional services. Ideal Candidate Traits Self‑discipline & optimism: Consistently focused and positive, even in challenging situations. Emotional intelligence & empathy: Understand and connect with others deeply. Resourceful & savvy: Find solutions with creativity and practical insight. Ability to read people & act with initiative: Anticipate needs and take proactive steps. Persistence & passion: Stay committed and driven toward goals. Great communication & engaging presence: Articulate and compelling in all interactions. Accountability & authenticity: Own your results and stay true to your values. Confidence & comfort with conflict: Lead with assurance and handle challenges directly. Curiosity & diplomacy: Always seeking knowledge and navigating conversations thoughtfully. Hunger for success: Relentlessly pursuing growth and achievement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft material sales. Industry experience in aviation, MRO, or aerospace. Strong closing, negotiating, consulting, and business acumen skills. Consultative selling experience and comfort with long sales cycles. Compensation For the Account Executive role, expected total annual earnings (base salary + commission) range from $45,000 to $75,000 USD, depending on experience and performance. Top performers may exceed the on‑target earnings (OTE). Benefits and Perks Health and Life Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (US); monthly health insurance stipend for international team. Financial Wellbeing: Partnership with Trinet for US employees and Deel for international contractors, providing discounts and payment options. Performance Bonus/Commissions: Quarterly bonuses for eligible roles. Team Culture: People‑first environment with coaching, internal training, and professional development. Generous PTO: Paid time off plus 10 local US holidays. Flexible Work Arrangements: Onsite, hybrid, and fully remote options. Family Leave: Paid parental leave. Holiday Token: Thank‑you gift. Celebrations: End‑of‑year lunch for Florida team; birthday gift card and work‑anniversary milestones. Equal Opportunity Employment Skylink is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr