National Sales Leader - East

CAE; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with CAE match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

CAE is seeking a National Sales Leader - East to drive growth in the U.S. business aviation pilot training market. You will lead an outside sales team across assigned territories, build a robust pipeline, and partner with the Head of Sales - USA to set goals, KPIs, and revenue objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in business aviation sales, a track record managing multi-million-dollar books, and strong executive relationships. Travel up to 50% is expected to expand CAE's market presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in business aviation sales.
• Experience managing large, multi-million-dollar books of business.
• Executive-level relationship building with C-suite stakeholders.
• Knowledge of forecasting, pricing analysis, and data-driven decisions.
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and other business software tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an outside sales team across assigned territories and meet revenue objectives.
• Partner with Head of Sales - USA to set goals and KPIs; drive pipeline and forecasting.
• Coach and develop team members; monitor performance weekly and monthly.
• Provide regular Salesforce-based reporting on pipeline and revenue performance.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads to support growth; understand industry trends.

Job description

Description

The National Sales Leader - East reports to the Head of Sales - USA and is responsible for leading and developing an outside sales team focused on business aviation pilot training programs across assigned territories. This role is accountable for driving new business generation, achieving revenue objectives, developing a qualified sales pipeline, and ensuring effective sales execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Sales - USA to establish team goals, performance expectations, and key performance indicators (KPIs).


• Drive achievement of sales revenue objectives and established sales quotas.


• Lead, coach, and develop sales team members to support performance and professional growth.


• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Provide regular reporting on pipeline development, sales activity, and revenue performance through Salesforce.


• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and prospects to support business growth objectives.


• Demonstrate knowledge of business aviation industry trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive market conditions.


• Optimize territory coverage and sales scheduling to maximize customer engagement opportunities.


• Support outside and inside sales teams with customer service and account-related matters as needed.


• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business aviation sales.


• Demonstrated success managing large, multi-million-dollar books of business.


• Experience engaging and building relationships with executive-level stakeholders, including C-suite leaders.


• Knowledge of financial management concepts, forecasting, pricing analysis, and data-driven decision making.


• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.


• Proficiency with Salesforce and other business software tools.


• Ability to analyze and interpret sales data to support business decisions.


• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and time management skills.


• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive business environment.


• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and organizational needs.


• Strong understanding of CAE products, organizational structure, and the business aviation industry.


• Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting procedures.


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to travel 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management methodologies, including Agile or Waterfall.


• Experience with quality management methodologies such as Six Sigma.


• Proficiency in a second language.


• Private Pilot License.

Benefits

• We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role‑specific eligibility and requirements:
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans.
  
  
  • 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match.
  
  
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.
  
  
  • Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, and caregiver support.
  
  
  • Optional benefits including legal coverage, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  
  
  • Programs supporting employee well‑being and work‑life balance.
  
  
  
  

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

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