Product Line Representative – Engine Products

Product · Full-time · Chicago, US

Job description

About JSSI For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com. JSSI products and services include: Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value. Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions. Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects. Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter. Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.

The mission of the Engine Product Line Representative is to provide day-to-day operational support of a multi-million-dollar business. The Engine Product Line Representative will work collaboratively with JSSI’s internal resources to ensure JSSI Parts is capitalizing on every profitable opportunity. This role will serve as a primary contact for the JSSI Parts team for Honeywell, Rolls Royce, and GE Engines. This role will support contracted JSSI’s Clients with Honeywell, Rolls Royce, and GE Engines (TFE, CFE, BR710, CF34, etc.) and with the objectives of (1) reducing JSSI’s maintenance costs through proactive provisioning of material, and (2) creating third-party revenue for the business by selling existing stock and creating brokering opportunities. The Product Line Representative is an entrepreneur and a business professional with integrity and the capacity to effectively grow and manage an operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learn all technical aspects of the various Honeywell, Rolls Royce, and GE Engines and that JSSI supports.
  • Have a strong working knowledge in the values of complete assets and related parts.
  • Manage the complete supply chain process in supporting material requirements for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Learn JSSI’s existing Honeywell, Rolls Royce, and GE product offerings across various fleets.
  • Work closely with the JSSI Parts Purchasing and Sales teams.
  • Conduct financial analysis on purchase opportunities and market evaluations.
  • Create relationships with engine suppliers, repair vendors and customers.
  • Effectively present JSSI Parts to prospective customers and suppliers.
  • Identify and move quickly on opportunities.
  • Settle discrepancies with customer orders in a professional and timely manner.
  • Call on regular and prospective customers and vendors to solicit new business.
  • Negotiate prices with customers and vendors.
  • Identify market trends and anticipate areas of opportunity.
  • Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained through proactive buying.
  • Manage on-site inventory movement in and out of the system.
  • Maximize sales and margin goals.
  • Attend domestic and international trade shows, conferences and seminars.
  • Support AOG material requirements.

Desired Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of three years in supporting Honeywell Engines and/or APUs
  • Ability to effectively communicate business opportunities
  • Working knowledge of aircraft, engines and APU’s
  • Ability to cultivate strong relationships and communicate effectively via email and telephone
  • Ability to function independently
  • Highly organized and able to thrive in fast-paced environment

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