Business Development Executive (Flexjet Europe)

at  FlexJet Europe

POSITION SUMMARY

Flexjet is currently seeking enthusiastic talents interested in developing a career in selling and marketing private flight services to UHNWI (Ultra High Net Worth Individuals) and top corporate customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with proven experience in a sales, customer service or advisory role who is looking to develop a career with a an organization focused on delivering exceptional customer service targeting a very exclusive high-end segment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An enthusiasm for Aviation or Luxury Hospitality is a plus
• Worldly background
• Acute understanding of our target audience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Able to work and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks, meet established targets, work within critical milestones with a desire to contribute positively to the organization’s reputation and success
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be results oriented and able to obtain a high level of familiarity, quickly, with Flexjets’ unique target audience
• Strong personal and work ethics along with a high level of integrity
• Must have the ability to work quickly, calmly, and under pressure while also contributing to team efforts
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Fluent in English and another foreign language (French, German, Italian or Spanish)

• Responsible for identifying prospective target customers through individual research and business partnership
• Act as an initial point of contact for identified prospects and explain program options and pricing (answering inbound queries, cold calling, direct mailing, events etc..). Enter lead information in database and send information package including Program and Ownership
• Work together with PrivateFly, Flexjet’s sister company, to handle inbound leads and qualify properly in view to upsell prospects to Flexjet
• Proposal generation and agreement requests
• Partner with Sales Directors for skill development
• Maintain CRM database for all contacts and accounts including forecasting
• Provide ongoing support to new customers
• Perform other related duties as assigned