Inside Sales Representative

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to qualify inbound demand and build outbound pipeline for Powerus unmanned systems. The role is based in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC.

You will promote the product, qualify opportunities, and coordinate with account executives to drive demonstrations and meetings. You will conduct discovery calls, maintain CRM records, and learn a technical product in depth, including ITAR/EAR data considerations.

Qualifications

• Located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC.
• Experience in a sales or lead qualification role.
• Strong phone and written communication skills.
• Ability to sustain high call and email volume with consistent follow-up.
• Willingness to learn a technical product in depth.
• Proficient with CRM tools.
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR/EAR considerations.

Responsibilities

• Qualify inbound leads across commercial, public safety, and government channels.
• Run outbound prospecting campaigns into defined target segments.
• Conduct discovery calls to establish use case, timeline, budget, and procurement path.
• Book and prepare qualified meetings for account executives.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, activity logs, and pipeline data.
• Deliver introductory product overviews and answer first-line technical questions.
• Report on lead sources, conversion rates, and campaign performance.
• Work with marketing on messaging, sequences, and target lists.

Skills

Sales experience

Phone skills

Written communication

CRM proficiency

Learning agile

US Person status

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Inbound interest in American-made unmanned systems is arriving from commercial operators, public safety agencies, integrators, and government buyers faster than it can be qualified.

This role is the first substantive conversation most prospects have with Powerus. It qualifies demand, builds pipeline, and sets up the account executives who close, with a path into full-cycle or federal sales.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to qualify inbound demand and build outbound pipeline for Powerus unmanned systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify inbound leads across commercial, public safety, and government channels
• Run outbound prospecting campaigns into defined target segments
• Conduct discovery calls to establish use case, timeline, budget, and procurement path
• Book and prepare qualified meetings for account executives
• Maintain accurate CRM records, activity logs, and pipeline data
• Deliver introductory product overviews and answer first-line technical questions
• Report on lead sources, conversion rates, and campaign performance
• Work with marketing on messaging, sequences, and target lists

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Experience in a sales, customer-facing, or lead qualification role
• Strong phone and written communication skills
• Ability to sustain high call and email volume with consistent follow-up
• Willingness to learn a technical product in depth
• Working proficiency with CRM tools
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling or qualifying a hardware or technical product
• Familiarity with drones, robotics, or public safety equipment
• Exposure to government or public sector buying cycles
• Prior military service
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should be able to describe a prospect conversation in which further questioning changed what the customer was actually trying to buy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.