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EMEA Aviation Associate Sales Manager Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum (depending on experience)Location: Office based, Southampton (UK Candidates)ALTERNATIVELY this position may also be considered for office based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland (EU Candidates)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 17:30pm (40 hour week)Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Purpose of the job;This highly motivated and visible professional will be responsible for assisting department Managers, Sales Managers and their customers in daily activities required to market, sell and support our products. The position will encompass daily interaction with various departments internally, and help with the administration related to supporting Dealer accounts. Other duties include following-up on dealer, partner and end-customer requests. Some travel is required as this individual will attend some major tradeshows to demonstrate product to end-customers, present product seminars, and provide sales support at regional sales events and partner exhibits.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesBecome the recognized alternate Garmin point of contact for Garmin dealers and partners and be a customer advocate for them within our organizationAssist in developing, then managing dealer incentives and programs, including support of CO-OP advertising, and promotional rebatesDraft official communications from Garmin to the Dealer network on a variety of topicsAssist with the timely management and facilitation of accurate and engaging responses for the Aviation Sales email inbox with periodic oversight.Be the recognized Point Person for major trade shows owning the coordination and preparation for those designated shows; also assist the sales team in preparing for smaller regional showsSupport New Dealer applications, and setup process, and help with initial customer onboarding. Continue to support internal account management and document retention for each Dealer/AccountHelp manage and maintain a centralised Dealer contact database and ensure this is up to date with correct Dealer contact information thats used for marketing and other Dealer communicationSupport Regional Sales and Services Team with customer quotes, and discussions, and help onboard Fleet and Service customersWork with all necessary departments on new product introduction, including pricing, marketing efforts, and promotion creation. Ensure that all special requirements for the aviation group are implemented/adhered toReceive, research, answer and follow up on aviation dealer and partner inquiries and requests regarding accounts, products, rates, and services offeredWork closely with Sales Managers to ensure they are informed about any issues pertaining to their accounts such as, accounting issues, lead-times, if sufficient orders are placed, special requests, etcAssist in developing well-organized and informative product presentations and business proposals, as well as planning and producing content for webinarsAttend trade shows, exhibits and seminars, demonstrate and educate customers on products, articulate competitive benefits of Garmin products and systemsDemonstrates ability to support Sales Managers and Directors with monthly and quarterly sales reports, rebate programs, and shipset trackingRemain current on changes in policies, procedures and product offerings and continually expand personal technical, system and competitive product knowledgeAssist in collecting and compiling competitive intelligenceOccasionally visit Garmin customers and partners with Sales ManagersEducation & ExperienceBachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Business or Marketing or a field relevant for successful performance of the essential functions of this job descriptionDemonstrates at least some limited knowledge of the aviation industry and Garmin aviation productsEither hold a Private Pilots license or have an aviation technical background, or proficiently demonstrate the ability sell the added benefits of Garmin aviation products to customersEnglish proficiency required, with German and/or French proficiency also desirable.Must be team and detail oriented, possess a positive attitude, and a strong passion and enthusiasm for customer satisfactionAbility to present to large groupsMust have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervisionAbility to prioritize, multi-task and stay organized in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environmentDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust possess demonstrated analytical skills to critically evaluate information gatheredSuperior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality must take great pride in the work you produce.Particular emphasis and expertise using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookMust possess the ability to travel (full drivers licence)