Technical Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Barfield and Become a Part of the Adventure!

If you are a talented Technical Sales Manager interested in working in the exciting field of aviation, Barfield wants you!

Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering

We are looking to hire a dedicated Technical Sales Manager to join our team who will support our GSTE (Ground Support Test Equipment) Manufacturing and Distribution   Department . 

Basic Functions:

To help maintain and grow the current level of business for the GSTE manufactured and distributed product lines.

To lead sales campaigns in the territory assigned with the customer base assigned. Use historical data and available fleet growth and MRO data researches available to identify sales opportunities as well as Market Intelligence input for our main product lines.

Primary Duties and Functions: 

Duties and responsibilities which occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job. Employee(s) shall perform one or more of the following duties.

• To help the VP in charge of the Business Unit not only maintain but also grow the current business of the GSTE product lines.
• To be a driving force for the Technical Sales activity of both GSTE product lines (manufactured and distributed).
• To analyze historical sales data by product line, region, customer type to capitalize on business opportunities and possible upgrades 
• To feed and keep up to date the Distribution “database” with the sales results per part number, product lines, regions.
• Understands each product line and associated technical requirements (applicability, market segment) 
• Understands the industry and suggests in bringing new product line to add to our current catalog (internal and external GSTE solutions).
• Available to work beyond the eight-hour day shift as needed.
• Travel requirements needed domestically and internationally (up to 50%).

Requirements:  

• Required education: Bachelor’s degree plus 1-5 years related experience, master a plus in Business Administration, Engineering or Finance
• Required education: Technical background is a must: either with an Engineering degree and/or experience in Engineering in an Airline would be best
• Very good technical knowledge of the aircraft tooling and the aircraft maintenance industry is a must
• Excellent negotiation and selling skills in international environment. Must be a closer.
• Good Microsoft Office skills with a plus on Excel and PowerPoint,
• Analytical skills of large data and detailed oriented are a plus,
• You are motivated, curious, proactive and organized,
• You are resistant to stress, flexible and agile to lead several sales campaigns in parallel,
• You enjoy teamwork and have good communication skills,
• Project management will be useful, 

You embody our values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
• INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
• ADAPTABILITY In an ever-changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at

Barfield is an equal opportunity employer.

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