Manager, Sales - El Segundo, CA
3 days ago
Job description
Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
Manager, Sales - Helicopters
The Manager of Sales – Helicopters is responsible for leading and executing the company's sales strategy for rotary-wing aircraft, including helicopter operators and private helicopter owners. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, managing key customer relationships, and developing strategic partnerships in the helicopter market. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with proven sales leadership experience and the ability to close complex, high-value deals.
This is a full-time onsite role based in El Segundo
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies for helicopter sales and deliveries, to both operators and individual owners, to achieve revenue targets.
- Manage and grow relationships with industry partners, commercial operators, fleet and private owners.
- Lead a sales team, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and mentoring.
- Identify new business opportunities in domestic and international markets, including fleet sales, long-term contracts, and private owners.
- Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and program management to support proposals, RFPs, and customer presentations.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments to inform strategy.
- Develop and track sales forecasts, pipelines, and KPIs to provide leadership with actionable insights.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote brand and products.
- Lead demonstrations, both aircraft and simulator, for investors or potential clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of sales experience in the aerospace and rotorcraft sector
- FAA licensed helicopter and/or fixed wing pilot
- Demonstrated ability to close high-value deals and manage complex sales cycles.
- Strong understanding of the aviation market, governmental regulations, and aircraft sales processes.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of FAA regulations, SMS, and aviation safety best practices.
- Commercially rated helicopter and/or fixed wing pilot
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: 120K - 160K + Commission
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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