Private Jet Senior Sales Executive

Peter Le Bas International Air Division Inc•Huntington Beach, CA

45d

About The Position

We are currently recruiting a Private Jet Senior Sales Executive to join our US office, on a full-time basis. Le Bas International was founded in 1990 and has more than 35 years of experience as one of the leading passenger & cargo air charter providers globally. Our focus is on providing a personalized, 24-hour global service for a range of clients including HNWIs, Music/Entertainment artists, Sports teams, Government Heads, Militaries, Tour Operators, Cruise companies and many others. Our main focus is providing the best service possible and building long-term relationships with our clients. With offices in Huntington Beach, LA, California (HQ); Shannon (Ireland) & London (UK), and with new openings planned, we are searching for an individual who has experience as a charter broker and wants to further their career with a well-established company and team.

Requirements

Proven extensive experience in charter brokerage or aviation.
Strong market knowledge and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
Motivated, competitive, and results oriented.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Team player who appreciates the value of co-operation within a local office and international teams. Good integration / interaction with other team members.
Flexibility to handle time-sensitive issues, including out-of-hours support.

Responsibilities

Generate a pipeline of qualified sales prospects.
Initiate and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Troubleshoot and solve problems on flights.
Work on current booked flights, handling etc.
Designate tasks associated with current booked flights, trip sheets etc.
Oversee charter quotes, contracts and trips sheets sent to clients in a timely manner.
Oversee operator documents, additional insurance, and ARGUS / Wyvern reports etc.
Close out trips with operators and approve invoices.
Enter all prospect information into the contact management database.
Identify and understand the needs of the customer to recommend the most appropriate charter options.
Quote the customers.
Administer contract paperwork on trips sold.
Set up pre-flight arrangements with handlers (FBO), concierge service such as cars if needed, catering etc. Send a trip sheet to the customers.
Monitor aircraft for arrival/departure and any information updates for immediate communication to customers.
Handle post-flight closeouts.
Conform to standard operating procedures for sales as established by the company, including sales calls.
Be willing to travel on company business to meetings or sales events.