What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drone Sales/Business Development position at Vayu Aerospace?
Vayu Aerospace in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a full-time Sales/Business Development Professional to sell our drones by identifying and reaching out to potential customers through various means such as cold calling, networking, attending industry events, or utilizing online platforms. We build drones for any application at our on-site lab and testing facility with full manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong understanding of our drone technology and the services we provide
- Cold call, knock on doors and onboard new customers
- Create and maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline
- Provide exceptional sales customer service without exception
- Maintain existing customer relationships for recurring business
- Meet and exceed sales goals
- Be timely in reporting and submitting required documentation
Skills and qualifications:
- Business fundamental experience
- Track record of year-over-year sales growth
- Entrepreneurial attitude
- Must be self-disciplined and focused
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Assertive in cold-calling customers and making a sale
- Effective listening skills. Listen to understand and not just to respond
- Must understand customer trends and behaviors and how to research and report
- Experience with CRM software
- Negotiation skills
- Must be willing to travel
- Must have a valid driver’s license and full-time access to a vehicle
Successful candidates will have:
- 5 years of business-to-business sales experience in the Aerospace industry is strongly preferred
- Sales experience in the public/governmental sector is desired
- Sales-related degree a plus but is not required (Business Administration, finance, communications, etc.,)
Salary: Base salary plus commission
Benefits: Cafeteria-style benefits plan that lets you choose the products best for your needs.
- Employer pays 100% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Critical Accident
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
Employer participates in E-Verify.
Vayu's Website https://vayuaerospace.com/