Jobs · Sales · Illinois

Charter Sales Manager

PlaneSmart! Aviation, LLC · Addison, IL · 1 mo ago
SalesFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Execute charter sales strategy and monthly/quarterly sales goals in partnership with the VP of Global Sales.
  • Manage and grow an existing book of business; deepen relationships through consistent, high-touch communication and proactive trip planning support.
  • Possess and develop new charter clients through outbound efforts, referrals, events, and strategic partnerships.
  • Quote, sell, and coordinate charter trips with accuracy and urgency, maintaining high conversion rates and strong margins.
  • Maintain strong alignment with Flight Operations to ensure feasibility, pricing integrity, schedule coordination, and an excellent end-to-end customer experience.
  • Monitor market and competitor activity (pricing, positioning, fleet shifts, and client trends) to identify opportunities and protect revenue.
  • Accurately track pipeline activity, trip history, and communications in company systems/CRM to ensure visibility and continuity.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to support campaigns, events, and initiatives that drive charter demand and client retention.
  • Provide premium customer service experience, resolving client issues quickly and professionally in coordination with internal teams.

Requirements

  • Approximately five (5) years of experience selling private aviation charter and/or related aviation services, with demonstrated performance.
  • Bring an existing book of business (active relationships and repeat charter buyers) and show the ability to expand it.
  • Proven skill in developing and maintaining high-trust client relationships and consistently closing business.
  • Experience with charter trip quoting, scheduling, and tracking software; comfortable working quickly with operational constraints.
  • Strong commercial judgment-able to balance client needs with company profitability, feasibility, and service standards.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; polished, confident, and professional with high-net-worth and corporate clients.
  • Self-directed, highly organized, and accountable; able to prospect independently and use internal/external resources to win.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfortable using social media/modern tools to support sales activity.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel frequently.

Skills

  • Charter sales experience
  • Client relationship management
  • Quoting and scheduling
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Customer service

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, and bonuses.

Pay

$80,000 - $120,000 annually based on experience and performance.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate travel and client needs.

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