Head of Sales/BD for Business Aviation MRO/FAR 145 – Brunswick, ME

PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship. This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of Position: Head of Sales & Business Development (FAR 145 MRO Business Jet center)

Employment location: Brunswick, ME (allows for hybrid in Brunswick, ME area – some in office and work-from-home)

Company overview:
o 160,000 sq ft facility with multiple maintenance bays in Brunswick, ME
o Specializing in large cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft
o FAA Part 145 certified with comprehensive capabilities
o Nimble, responsive service with major facility capacity
o Established facility and 20-person team based in Brunswick, Maine
o Capabilities across Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, Textron aircraft
o Owned by a well-capitalized institutional investor with significant appetite to grow

Required qualifications:
o 7+ years in sales & business development in Part 145/135 MRO for Business/Corporate jets
o Existing relationships with aircraft management companies, pilots, or reps
o Must have an established book of business within business aviation aircraft sector to leverage existing industry relationships to bring new business in quickly
o Ideally some technical background: to engage with Fleet Reps and Heads of Maintenance
o Entrepreneurial mindset: Self-starter who wants to be part of building a business
o Leadership traits: Positive attitude, professional demeanor, clear communication

Job Requirements:
o Proactive outreach, engagement, and sales execution with new clients (virtually and in-person)
o Develop and manage a customer and opportunity pipeline
o Create and oversee marketing strategy and budget, including industry insights & innovation
o Work with Head of Maintenance to manage job scheduling & planning, to ensure consistent workload
o Ensure excellent customer experience before, during, and after project delivery
o Procure customer and industry feedback, and work with broader team to improve company offering and performance
o Work with Head of Maintenance to manage billing and quoting
o Work with business owners on broader company strategy and business-building initiatives
o Act with care, diligence, safety, and integrity