Entry-level Private Jet Sales Consultant (Chicago)

About the role

Air Charter Service (ACS) is a leading aircraft charter company that provides passenger and cargo aircraft charters worldwide. We are the middle person between clients and operators. Our Sales Consultants manage the full travel/sales cycle so all our clients have to do is fly. Our clients consist of high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, celebrities, the rich and famous, and many more. With offices across the globe, including North America, South America, Europe, CIS, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia, ACS offers personalized charter solutions using local knowledge. ACS is a rapidly growing company, generating over $1 billion in revenue and arranging more than 25,000 charter flights annually.

What you'll do

• Building your list of potential clients by researching internal and external databases, websites, and social media
• Pro-actively targeting your list through outbound sales calls, emails, and visits (both face-to-face and virtual) and converting them from potential clients into ACS clients
• Building relationships with Private Jet Operators to ensure we are able to provide the most suitable aircraft choices for the clients' requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
• Ensure you are consistently exceeding both your sales activity and financial targets
• Confirming company procedures are being followed in a methodical and chronological way to ensure the protection of both ACS and the client
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of the aircraft and chartering process
• Managing charter bookings from inquiry to completion
• Flight watching/overseeing flight departures
• Building a wide and effective network of contacts inside and outside the organization
• Make prompt, clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks

What we're looking for

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Willing to learn and adaptable
• Interest in aviation and sales
• High attention to detail
• Confident individual
• Resilient
• Open to travel
• Client facing
• Client relationships and client experience background is a plus

Training & travel

• Award-winning professional training and one-on-one mentoring
• Opportunities for international and domestic travel or relocation
• International training based in our London HQ
• Training and travel expenses are covered by the company

Company culture

• A dynamic and fast-growing company
• Balance between independent and team-oriented work
• A welcoming, enjoyable, and interactive environment – seasonal events and team night outings
• Flexible start and end time hours
• Future work-from-home opportunities; 1x day a week

Compensation & benefits

• $55,500 USD + 10% uncapped commission
• Clear path for career advancement from Trainee Broker to Director
• Job stability and leadership support of development
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K retirement savings plan with generous employer match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• 20 days to start in vacation time and more earned each year
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid public holidays
• Additional paid leave for your birthday, wedding, moving house, holiday shopping, and more