Overview

This position is based in Europe. It is non-commission aviation instrument/power solution sales. COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT! "Where your work is valued-above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home." THE POSITION As an Account Manager in Europe , you will be essential in business development by supporting tradeshows, customer meetings, discovering new product opportunities, and offering solutions to meet power needs. To be successful in this role, you'll ensure continual growth across all our product lines and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Defense markets, while providing a top-notch customer experience. THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF You have a minimum of 5 years of direct aviation experience, preferably with exposure to aviation electrical and avionics systems.You have proven experience in relationship building and providing superior customer service.You have strong negotiation and project/program management skills.You have excellent presentation skills.You are proficient with CRM and Microsoft Office.You have strong attention to detail.You are organized, focused, and results oriented.You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.You are a people person and have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF (but it's not a deal breaker) You have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.You have an FAA A&P and/or Pilot's license, or similar certification in the aviation field.You are fluent in French and German. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT Generate leads, develop relationships, and close opportunities with identified OEMsIdentify, research, and provide feedback on current and future industry trends, including competitive product positioning and market opportunitiesCreate, coordinate, and conduct sales presentations to prospects and existing partnersCoordinate the development of product proposals (RFP responses) and compliance matrixLead the negotiation, administration, and execution of long-term contracts and agreements to establish positive, long-term partnerships and programsServe as the primary point of contact with OEMs and Service Centers in the European marketSupport customer training and deployment projectsBecome a subject matter expert on Lithium-ion batteries, power conversion solutions, and avionics systemsParticipate in industry trade shows as requiredTravel up to 25% to meet business needs WE ARE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK We provide above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package.We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right - every time.We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.We have a small company feel - even though we're doing big things! WHO WE ARE Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs. At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you'll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, an