Aerospace Inside Sales Representative

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Technical Inside Sales &nbsp;Representative</strong></h2> <p><strong>FLSA Status:</strong> Exempt<br><strong>Department:</strong> Inside Sales<br><strong>Location:</strong> Chandler, AZ<br><strong>Compensation:</strong> $60,000 – $78,000 (Based on Experience)</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>The Sales Applications Specialist is responsible for driving revenue growth by supporting customers with technically accurate quotes, solutions, and product recommendations for complex cable assembly and interconnect applications.</p> <p>This role sits at the intersection of sales and engineering, acting as a key liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood, quoted accurately, and executed to specification.</p> <p>At C.E. Precision Assemblies, a Trexon Company, our products support critical aerospace and defense applications where precision, compliance, and reliability are non-negotiable. This role plays a vital part in translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions while delivering a high level of responsiveness and technical confidence.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with drawings, specifications, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Technical Sales &amp; Quoting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Review customer RFQs, drawings, and specifications to develop accurate and competitive quotes</li> <li>Interpret technical requirements and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure feasibility</li> <li>Recommend product solutions, materials, and configurations based on customer needs</li> <li>Support pricing strategy by understanding labor, materials, and manufacturing processes</li> <li>Follow up on quotes to drive conversion and revenue growth</li> </ul> <p><strong>Customer Engagement</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned customers, providing both commercial and technical support</li> <li>Manage inbound and outbound communications to identify needs and generate opportunities</li> <li>Communicate lead times, order status, and technical clarifications clearly and proactively</li> <li>Build strong customer relationships through responsiveness and problem-solving</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner closely with engineering, quality, production, and purchasing teams to align on customer requirements</li> <li>Support resolution of technical questions, discrepancies, and quality concerns</li> <li>Ensure all customer requirements are properly documented and communicated internally</li> </ul> <p><strong>Continuous Improvement &amp; Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build knowledge of cable assemblies, interconnect systems, and applicable industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, etc.)</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve quoting accuracy, turnaround time, and customer experience</li> <li>Participate in ongoing training to strengthen both technical and sales capabilities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Administrative &amp; Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate records of quotes, orders, and customer interactions in CRM/ERP systems</li> <li>Support reporting, forecasting, and pipeline tracking as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred (not required)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience in inside sales, customer service, or quoting role</li> <li>Experience in manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or technical sales strongly preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOMs, or specifications (preferred)</li> <li>Strong problem-solving mindset with mechanical or technical aptitude</li> <li>Understanding of manufacturing processes or willingness to learn quickly</li> <li>Experience with CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office</li> <li>Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly</li> <li>High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Work Environment &amp; Physical Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor</li> <li>Occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join C.E. Precision Assemblies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work on products supporting critical aerospace and defense applications</li> <li>Be part of a team that values precision, accountability, and doing it right the first time</li> <li>Opportunity to grow into more advanced technical or sales roles</li> <li>Join a Trexon company where innovation and partnership drive long-term success</li> </ul>