Business Development Manager at Meeker Aviation – Sacramento, California

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Since 1995, Meeker has been designing and manufacturing payload mounts for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, and unmanned aircraft to support both OEMs and aircraft operators around the globe. Recognized as a world leader for the most robust and efficient payload mount systems, our relentless product innovation and responsive customer support has resulted in a growing number of operators and aircraft that utilize Meeker mounts to carry out a variety of mission types every day.

Position Overview

Our business development managers are tasked with growing the globally installed base of Meeker Aviation products by supporting our existing customers with real-time customer support and proactive order management, as well was finding new customers and applications for Meeker’s industry-leading payload mounts.

What You’ll Do

• Developing new business through prospecting and customer relationship development
• Leading campaigns for newly launched products or services
• Quoting and sales order management
• Coordinating cross-functionally to ensure that customers’ needs are met
• Providing customer support for commercial and technical topics
• Educating customers on product use and applicable industry regulations
• Monitoring market trends and relevant technologies
• Representing Meeker Aviation at trade shows, conferences, and customer visits worldwide

Who You Are

• Helicopter, aviation, and/or aerospace experience required
• Knowledge of helicopter mission equipment and its usage strongly preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in business-to-business sales and associated customer support
• Effective, positive communicator – both written and verbal
• Independent, proactive problem solver
• Dependable follow-through on commitments made to customers
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

What’s In It for You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Meeker also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status