Inside Sales Strategist

Cirrus Aircraft

is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, Cirrus has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on all Cirrus aircraft. The company operates three locations in the United States: Duluth, MN; Grand Forks, ND; and Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities
Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.

Qualify leads from digital campaigns, conferences, references, tradeshows, etc.

Understand customer needs and requirements.

Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executives for further development and closure.

Create and maintain a list/database of prospect clients; keep database (Salesforce, CRM, Excel, etc.) up to date.

Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest.

Maintain and expand your database of prospects within your assigned territory.

Team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.

Travel requirements are estimated at 10%.

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Provide other team support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of experience in outbound call center, inside sales, or related sales experience.

Private Pilot’s License required.

Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships.

Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and organizational skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products like Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Persuasive and goal‑oriented.

Energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor.

Tenacity to handle rejection and maintain a positive attitude when reaching the next potential client.

Strong phone presence and experience dialing dozens of calls per day.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong listening and presentation skills.

Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Proficient with corporate productivity and web presentation tools.

Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM.

Core Competencies

Communicates Effectively – delivers clear, audience‑appropriate communication.

Nimble Learning – actively learns through experimentation and uses successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Self‑Development – seeks new ways to grow and be challenged via formal and informal development channels.

Benefits

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 : 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.

Other Duties
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Duties may change and work beyond 40 hours may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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