Area Sales Manager - Southwest Region

Job Details Location: Area Sales, Southwest Territory - Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Base + Commission per year Shift: Day What we are seeking Avfuel is in search of an outside sales producer in the southwest region for our aviation supply and services company. With an extremely stable and consistent history, Avfuel has served the industry for 50 years. Ideal candidates will be based in Los Angeles, California. Candidates in Southern California and Arizona may also be considered. As a member of the outside sales team, you'll have support from knowledgeable colleagues, learn new skills, expand your knowledge base, travel to meet interesting people and have a bunch of fun along the way. It is important to Avfuel that we explore together the areas of sales where a candidate will be most successful in our sales organization and learn what is important to you as you contemplate a career change. Responsibilities Acquiring new accounts and managing existing accounts Identifying and developing new fuel business opportunities Opening additional channels of trade Obtaining order commitments Developing sales targets and forecasts Meeting and exceeding monthly and annual sales goals Coordinating activities, opportunities and cross‑selling with other sales departments Developing knowledge of individual airport markets and influencers Building a working knowledge of competitor products and services, customer segments and trends affecting the industry Territory travel is required: Expect to travel three days per week every other week (Central / Southern California, Las Vegas, and Arizona) Must be able to drive and fly without restrictions Qualifications Experience in prospecting, sales and closing new business Ability to perform calls to generate leads Ability to perform analysis to qualify opportunities Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong organization and time management skills Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment Outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills Prior 3-5 years outside sales experience Education & Other Requirements Bachelor's degree Aviation experience is highly preferred Ideally located in the Los Angeles area; Candidates in Southern California and Arizona may also be considered. Don't feel you meet all of these qualifications? We'd still like to hear from you. Our organization is growing and we're always looking for candidates for upcoming positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr AVFUEL/AVFLIGHT