Job Description

As a pioneer in aviation innovation, we're looking for a Cirrus Next Sales Director to join our team. Cirrus Next is our official certified pre-owned program, and the Cirrus Next Sales Director will be instrumental in driving its success by coordinating with the Cirrus sales team, evaluating aircraft for trade-in, and ensuring seamless customer experiences. This role is focused on guiding aircraft and customers through the valuation, intake, and resale process, while actively engaging with potential customers to match them with the right aircraft – including potentially facilitating new aircraft sales as part of the overall Cirrus Next strategy. The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration, has strong interpersonal skills, and enjoys working across teams to deliver value in a fast-paced sales environment.

Applicant should have an outgoing personality with great interpersonal skills and a desire to be part of the industry leading Cirrus sales team.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Cirrus Next Sales Operations
• Partner with the Cirrus sales teams to evaluate and intake aircraft for the Cirrus Next program, including coordinating inspections, valuations, and trade-in logistics.
• Facilitate the process of matching incoming aircraft with prospective buyers, working closely with the sales team to identify the best opportunities.
• Support and execute aircraft appraisals, ensuring accurate and competitive market valuations.
• Prepare trade agreements and required documentation for smooth transaction flow.
• Coordinate with the Pre-Owned Specialist and Upgrades and Aftermarket Team on required maintenance, upgrades, and readiness for resale.
• Engage with prospects and clients, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring a positive customer journey.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system, tracking both aircraft status and customer interactions.
• Support Cirrus Next-related events and marketing activities to increase awareness and sales opportunities.
• Stay informed on competitive market trends to support strategy development.
  
  
• Cirrus Next Program Development
• Collaborate on initiatives to refine the Cirrus Next program, focusing on the seamless transition of incoming and outgoing aircraft.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 yrs. of experience in Sales & Marketing
• 1+ year of prior sales experience desired
• FAA Private Pilot Instrument Certificate, and second-class medical required – Commercial / CFI(I) preferred, Vision SF50 Type preferred
• Advanced MS Office knowledge; computer software and internet proficiency
• Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships (i.e., a “people person")
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Builds Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Our Benefits Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO 120 + hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. 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