About This Role
Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Sales Support Pilot based in Pontiac, Michigan to plan and conduct aircraft demonstrations, support regional events, and help Regional Sales Directors develop their territories. The role combines customer-facing aviation demonstrations with prospecting, sales presentation, event strategy, logistics coordination, performance analysis, and post-event reporting. Extensive regional travel is required, and the position is suited to an outgoing pilot who can build relationships and communicate Cirrus products effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The pilot will find and qualify retail prospects through research into customer needs, financial condition, and key personnel, while developing and qualifying leads in vertical and emerging markets.
- Responsibilities include using Cirrus Marketing's technical sales and promotional resources, preparing and delivering general and special-purpose sales presentations on Cirrus products, and planning and executing events and promotional activities throughout the assigned region.
- The role will use territory health and business plans to guide event strategies, develop event concepts and themes aligned with organizational goals, and work with Regional Sales Directors to identify underdeveloped areas and growth opportunities.
- The pilot will coordinate the logistics and execution of product demonstrations, ensure demonstrations are clearly communicated and engaging for potential clients, track and analyze event performance, provide recommendations for future events, and prepare post-event reports covering successes and areas for improvement.
- Extensive travel is part of the position.
What We Offer
Cirrus provides comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, including additional dependent coverage options, along with employer-paid group term life and short- and long-term disability insurance.Benefits include flexible spending accounts, health savings account options with company contributions, Calm Health, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through the medical provider.The 401(k) plan offers a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of service.PTO plans begin with 100 hours accrued within the first year, supplemented by paid holidays, two weeks of paid parental leave, and paid time for funeral leave and jury duty.Career benefits include tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.Employees can also access Cirrus Store, partner, and marketplace discounts, as well as company and employee clubs at various locations.The posting also indicates a sign-on bonus, but provides no amount or conditions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or two to four years of experience in sales and marketing is required.
- Applicants must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Instrument Certificate and a second-class medical certificate.
- A CFII qualification is preferred.
- One year of prior sales or marketing experience is desired.
- The role also requires advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, computer software and internet proficiency, an outgoing personality with demonstrated relationship-building ability, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.