ABOUT US
Just beyond the shadows of Motor City and across Lake Michigan lies a small town doing big things – Menominee, Michigan, a place we fondly refer to as “Rotor City.” Here, you’ll find Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, a cutting-edge aerospace company, where for more than 65 years, we’ve designed, built, and manufactured top-of-the-line helicopters.
Do you take pride in your work and seek to direct your passion toward building something amazing? Then join our hardworking, talented team and help us build some of the best helicopters in the business. As we continue to grow our team, we will always prioritize cultivating a family-like atmosphere where every employee can succeed. Everyone, from our CEO to our mechanics to our engineers, comes to work with the same “roll up your sleeves attitude.”
As part of the Surack Enterprises family, full-time employees can expect competitive pay, bonus potential, a complete benefits package, and a fulfilling professional outlook.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), this role is responsible for organizing and managing Enstrom’s sales program for customers worldwide. The successful candidate will manage and direct sales activities for the region’s Dealers and Representatives. Includes coordinating proposal activities, and managing the proposal development process to prepare compliant, winning proposals for the region. Once a program is awarded to EHC, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with the Production and Engineering teams to ensure on- time delivery within the allotted program budget. Throughout the program the successful candidate will liaise with the customer and manage the delivery process. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Marketing Manager on developing and implementing effective marketing and advertising strategies.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Work with the CCO for sales strategy development and implementation.
- Work with the Marketing Manager on developing social media and online advertising.
- Manage the region by providing sales program direction to Dealer/Rep network.
- Travel as required to manage the Dealer/Rep network.
- Prepare program definition and conduct meetings for proposal and cost/pricing coordination.
- Lead the proposal preparation and writing process as applicable & coordinate proposal reviews.
- Oversee proposal finalization and ensure timely submittal of the proposal to the customer.
- Work with Production and Engineering teams, as well as customer, to manage delivery.
- Prepare and present all requirements/documentation required to support the program.
- Perform ongoing market research & analysis and present summary results to executives.
- Keep pertinent documentation of all client communications, i.e., voice, mail or e-mail.
ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS
- BS/BA in marketing, business or appropriate field.
- Prior experience in marketing and project management.
- English with multi-lingual skills desired.
- Prior aviation experience required, such as pilot (fixed or rotary wing), A&P mechanic, or military aviation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe required.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to organize complex projects and work within deadline constraints.
- High energy level, strong interpersonal skills.
- Results orientated and ability to handle unstructured or unexpected situations.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage complex workload and manage pressure.
- Willing to travel as required.
