Pro Star is a factory-authorized sales and service center for the Swiss-built Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 business aircraft. Our dealership covers 10 states across the Northeast and we are looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager to assist with growth and expansion. The position is full-time and based out of our Grand Rapids, MI facility. This position offers the potential to grow within the company.

Marketing & Sales Manager - Key functions

Coordinate and assist with the development and implementation of digital as well as physical marketing campaigns; track sales & leads data; maintain databases; populate data into CRM system; prepare reports; assist with trade show and event planning.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Prepare marketing and advertising objectives.
• Prepare marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data.
• Support sales staff by providing sales data, market trends, and industry forecasts.
• Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, and pricing; maintain research databases.
• Assist with trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; and coordinating mailing lists.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different tasks; and exploring opportunities to add value to the company and thus the overall success of the organization.
• Some travel to aviation industry tradeshows and events.
• Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or general education degree required.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Coordination, CRM knowledge including dashboard generation.
• Flexibility, as needed, to accommodate external and internal customer and employer needs.
• Ability to independently problem solve.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, CRM, and Google products.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Aviation industry experience or a strong desire and willingness to learn this sector.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business-related degree and/or a proven experience working within a similar role.
• A pilot's license is a plus.