Pittsburg State University

Director, Global Aviation OEM Sales at Garmin International

Olathe, Kansas, United States

I am currently blessed and honored to lead a strong and diverse team focused on expanding Garmin’s aviation OEM business segment’s revenue and market share within the global General Aviation, Business Aviation, Urban Air Mobility, and Defense industries by educating and promoting an extensive product line to OEM, Air Transport, Governments, Militaries, and Prime Integrators. Additionally, I am responsible for leading the team for all contract management activities supporting Aftermarket, OEM, Defense, Air Transport and Services businesses.

Garmin

Director, Global Aviation OEM Sales

Personally responsible for sales and account management for almost fifty-percent (50%) of all OEM and Corporate Fleet customers Garmin has the pleasure to serve over the time I was in the role. Managed Garmin Aviation’s largest revenue generating account with direct involvement in over twenty (20) active programs. Executed on multiple RFP and contractual wins for new and current programs expanding market share of G1000 NXi, G3000, and G5000 integrated flight decks across general and business aviation.

Aviation OEM Sales Manager

Responsible for sales and marketing activities for one-hundred (100)+ accounts throughout a territory covering nine (9) U.S. states and one (1) Canadian province. Territory management and sales efforts resulted in annual revenue growth of 8%, 21% and 15% respectively over the three (3) years of serving the territory. Lead territory to become the highest performing region for the entire worldwide aviation aftermarket business segment in the last year of management. Territory remains a top-performing region due to increased partnerships with key dealers, service centers and high-profile customers.

Aviation Regional Sales Manager

Entry-level sales and marketing position supporting both Aftermarket and OEM businesses with all pricing, margin analysis, program analysis, marketing memos, product introduction plans and trade-show coordination.

Dan Lind