About Aerista
Aerista is a premier aircraft brokerage specializing in the sale of high-performance, pre-owned airplanes. At Aerista, we are dedicated to providing a top-tier aviation sales experience and building lifetime relationships with our clients. We specialize in aircraft transactions, and we pride ourselves on our passion for delivering exceptional service.
Position Overview
Title: Sales Assistant
Location: Knoxville, TN
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Sales Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our sales team by ensuring smooth and efficient transactions, assisting with market research, and helping grow our customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the aviation sales industry, learn valuable skills, and contribute to the success of a growing aviation sales organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the sales team in all aspects of the aircraft listing and transaction lifecycle
- Review and summarize key details from aircraft maintenance logbooks
- Coordinate and schedule pre-purchase inspections and aircraft ferry flights
- Support the operations team in ensuring smooth transaction processing and closing procedures
- Assist in client retention efforts, including sending closing gifts, anniversary gifts, and conducting follow-up outreach in subsequent years
- Follow up with buyer leads to share information about our inventory
- Conduct market research using AeristaMetrics, including weekly audits
- Maintain and publish the Aeristapedia, an online version of Cirrus History
- Provide marketing and advertising support to enhance brand visibility
Requirements
- Previous experience in sales, aviation, or a related field preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CRM systems (Zoho experience is a plus)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Enthusiasm for learning and growing within the aviation industry
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for client service