Sales Support Pilot

Job Category: Sales and Marketing | Requisition Number: SALES010253 | Posted: November 5, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid | Locations: Knoxville, TN; Las Vegas, NV; Orlando, FL

Job Summary

This dynamic role requires a skilled pilot to support sales efforts through demonstration flights, event participation, and regional market development. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Regional Sales Directors, contributing significantly to territory growth. This position necessitates extensive travel. Multiple positions are available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and qualify retail prospects through thorough market research, assessing their needs, financial capabilities, and key personnel. Develop and qualify leads within vertical and emerging markets, leveraging Cirrus Marketing's resources to effectively present sales proposals and promotional materials.
Event Planning and Execution: Plan, organize, and implement a variety of sales events and promotional activities, aligned with organizational goals and informed by territory-specific business plans. Collaborate with Regional Sales Directors to pinpoint and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Demonstration Flight Coordination: Manage all logistical aspects of product demonstrations, ensuring client engagement and effective communication of product capabilities.
Reporting and Analysis: Track, analyze, and report on event performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for future initiatives. Prepare comprehensive post-event reports highlighting successes and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing.
FAA Commercial Pilot Instrument Certificate and a second-class medical certificate are required; Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating preferred.
Minimum one year of sales or marketing experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer software.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; strong ability to build and nurture professional relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: customer focus, interpersonal savvy, networking ability, results-oriented approach, persuasive communication, and a commitment to accountability.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change. Overtime may be required. Extensive travel is mandatory. Cirrus maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.