Jet Aviation Staffing-Manager of Charter Sales-Las Vegas

General Dynamics•Las Vegas, NV

70d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer. The Manager of Charter Sales manages the revenue engine of a busy Part 135 operation. The right candidate for the job is driven, energetic, competitive, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and extremely detail-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent aviation experience required.
Must have at least 5 years in a management role at Part 135 or Part 121 carrier.
Must be self-motivated, ethical, resourceful, and results-driven.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must possess excellent negotiation and strong decision-making abilities.
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to motivate teams and lead through influence.
Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Ability to translate strategies into operational and tactical goals and track performance.
Excellent time management skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft/Apple Office programs.
Must be able to pass TSA/DHS background check.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, onboard, and train new sales personnel.
Mentor, support, discipline, and terminate personnel as warranted.
Work according to company culture and values, adhering to and enforcing all company policies, processes, and procedures.
Collaborate with senior management on policy or procedure updates and revisions as warranted.
Monitor competition, economic indicators, and industry trends.
Analyze sales data and develop plans to address performance gaps.
Collaborate with marketing and the executive team to develop lead generation plans.
Work with senior management to set revenue and sales goals.
Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferences.
Continually update and maintain an accurate customer preference database.
Maintain strong relationships with the existing customer base.
Engage and motivate the sales team to increase performance.
Ensure the sales and ops teams work as a positive unit and share their best practices.
Resolve escalated customer issues and customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Provide expertise when adjusting pricing and discounting rates.
Provide advanced negotiation expertise.
Ensure the sales and operations team work cross-functionally with other departments.
Ensure compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company approved manuals.
Have a thorough understanding of aircraft performance and direct operating costs.
Have a thorough understanding of worldwide flight planning.
Ensure efficient aircraft and crew utilization to achieve the highest profit margin on each flight.
Demonstrate leadership that embodies the spirit of teamwork between all departments and management.