Industry Specialist: General Aviation and Meteorology

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Employment Application for Industry Specialist: General Aviation and Meteorology

We are seeking an experienced procurement agent, Purchaser or Buyer with an extensive background in general aviation and/or meteorology. The ideal candidate is driven, creative, analytical, a great communicator, and a passionate hobbyist that loves to learn new things.

You will be a part of a team of industry specialists charged with expanding and diversifying our product catalog to include products related to general aviation such as avionic equipment, headsets, mounts, and gear as well as meteorologic instruments including weather stations, barometers, anemometers, and windsocks. The growth and success of these new categories will require increased market reach by building up our ecommerce and retail sales channels, setting up partnerships with manufacturers, coordination and launch of new product lines, assistance in improving retail space and floor planning of merchandise, sales staff training, competitive market analysis, development of marketing strategies including go-to-market plans and category creation in a technology focused industry.

Daily, this job involves analyzing sales and marketplace data, monitoring market trends, coordinating with a marketing team, generating forecasts, maintaining prices, and continuously seeking out product to add to a growing market.

Additional responsibilities include fostering relationships with our suppliers and vendors to maximize company sales growth and profitability by negotiating and purchasing products related to your industry specialty.

This position requires someone who loves to communicate and enjoys interacting with others and learning. We are looking for someone that desires a long-term career with a growing company that rewards initiative, responsibility, dedication, and performance.

If you are looking for a career with a dynamic, growing employer, GigaParts is the place! Our team members’ benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with generous employer matching
• Paid time off
• Above average wages
• Schedules to accommodate college coursework
• Advancement opportunities
• Performance-based evaluations and rewards
• Cross-training opportunities
• Great co-workers
• Managers who care about your happiness and success

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements:

• 3+ years-experience of Buying experience in general aviation and meteorology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in marketing, inventory control, and proficiency in using computer systems for researching product information, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED