Aircraft Sales Intern

LifeStyle Aviation; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeStyle Aviation in the Raleigh, NC area seeks a motivated individual for an introductory Aircraft Sales Associate role. You will input new leads, schedule calls, and search for planes to buy while supporting our sales team with territory needs and CRM follow-ups.

As you grow, the path to becoming an Aircraft Sales Counselor is available, with advancement tied to quota and performance. The role offers interaction with aviation enthusiasts and a chance to build a sales career in general

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, aviation or a related field.
• Highly organized, punctual and reliable.
• Clear, confident communicator by phone, email and in person.
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset.
• Works well in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Input new leads and manage follow-ups in the CRM.
• Schedule calls and follow-ups with prospects.
• Search the market for planes to buy.
• Support the sales counselor/manager with territory needs.
• Prospect within the CRM for leads discussed with counselors.
• Data updating and past sales opportunity reviews.
• Develop DiamondShare and Network Partner initiatives.
• Assist with marketing integration and general aircraft support.

Skills

Organized

Punctual

Reliable

Clear communicator

Self-starter

Team player

Aviation passion

Sales mindset

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, aviation or a related field

Job description

LifeStyle Aviation is looking for a motivated individual who is working toward a career in general aviation. This role is not for candidates pursuing a professional pilot career. This is a sales role.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about general aviation and want a rare opportunity to control their own future in this unique industry. LifeStyle Aviation is a growing company based in the Raleigh, NC area that does business across the U.S. We are a focused group of aircraft experts who provide quality service to our clients and the manufacturers we represent.

The Aircraft Sales Associate position reports to the Sales Counselors, Sales Manager, and President of the company. This role is designed as an introductory role into the sales process. This role is responsible for inputting new leads, scheduling phone calls and follow-ups, searching the market for planes to buy, supporting the sales counselor/manager role with their territory, prospecting within our existing CRM system for leads the sales counselors have spoken with before,data updating, past sales opportunity reviews, DiamondShare development Network Partner Development, further marketing integration, general aircraft support, and much more. This role allows someone to be interacting with airplanes, aviation enthusiasts, and a range of diverse clientele who use modern aircraft to further both their business and personal missions on a daily basis. It is vital that the sales associate is organized, on time, can work well as a team, is passionate about aviation, is responsible, speaks well for themselves and is motivated to grow in their sales abilities.

Future Growth Plan:

Once you have mastered the Intern Associate phase, the next step in the company is becoming an Aircraft Sales Counselor. This promotional path typically takes between 6 months to 18 months if performing at the top level in the associate position. If meeting quota, this role is designed to compensate the Counselor well over $100k. LifeStyle Aviation will have the expectation of the counselor to purchase aircraft, strategically develop a territory, demo prospects in aircraft, and develop an expertise in a product line outside of LifeStyle’s standard line.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, aviation or a related field.
• Highly organized, punctual and reliable.
• Clear, confident communicator by phone, email and in person.
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset.
• Works well in a small team.

Desired Skills:

• Previous General Aviation Experience
• Pilots License or flight experience
• Highly creative and autonomous
• Able to travel in the field if needed but not a travel-based job