Sales Assistant

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, simplifying the industry by streamlining the supply chain. With over 60 years of service, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value‑added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – operates in 14 countries and employs more than 1,500 best‑in‑industry professionals.

At FDH Aero, we value people, service‑first mentality, respect, accountability, and innovation. Our values guide everything we do.

• Service First – Agility and intelligence to solve partners’ needs while safeguarding relationships.
• Respectful – Dignity, fairness, and empathy in our community.
• Amplifiers – Empowering autonomous and mission‑clear professionals.
• Open‑Minded – Intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought.
• Accountable – Responsibility for outcomes and continuous empowerment.

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs.

• Enter sales orders into the company computer system with focus on accuracy.
• Follow up on payments and credit holds, and manage Excel‑based reports.
• Enter customer and vendor pricing into various databases.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with customers and vendors.
• Research and provide verbal and written information throughout the organization.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and follow up to ensure completion.
• Communicate with other departments to resolve basic sales administration issues.
• Maintain and update files and perform daily filing tasks.
• Create, develop, and maintain customer open order reports.
• Direct Buy requisitions and work with Purchasing to ensure purchase orders are placed and received to support customer orders.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 1‑2 years of administrative work experience in a professional office environment.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong data entry skills with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work well in a support role with multi‑level personnel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with daily interaction with external customers.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint software skills.
• Knowledge of the aviation/aerospace industry is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented and able to perform basic research.
• Multitask and competently complete assignments within allotted time frames.

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status.
• ITAR requirement.
• Current U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions.

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing