Product Line Manager

• Proposes and negotiates with its clients the selling price closest to fair market value to achieve maximum margin while obtaining purchase order from the client.
• In case the proposed parts are not available in the global trading stock (order pending in the background), it purchases the parts from the secondary market by negotiating with approved and recognized suppliers at the lowest possible market price in order to respect its margin targets.
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring that all price requests regarding engine parts are responded to within one hour.
• If not, he/she creates complex offers (hybrid packages of new and certified used parts) and brings his/her expertise in pricing and technical standards.
Build and maintain a defined network of aircraft engine customers and suppliers in order to discover new buying and selling opportunities within its geographic scope.
• Strengthens relationships with key aircraft engine players in the industry.
• Takes care of customer and supplier relationships and maintains their satisfaction at the highest possible level.
• Represents Thales Trading by participating in regional events and conferences associated with this activity.
Managing the advertising, marketing and reconnaissance procedures necessary to develop the activity. Coordinate its activity with:
• Traditional activities of Thales Avionics (rear assembly, repair, ...)
• Account Management team (AM, RSM, FSM) at AGS responsible for business relationships with clients
• Global trading team and overall LRU sales team
• Operations/supply chain
• Manage the technical department at AGS (product and systems support engineers, technical support managers)