Entry-level Private Jet Sales Consultant (Chicago)
Air Charter Serviceover 1 year ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join Air Charter Service (ACS), a leading aircraft charter company generating over $1 billion in revenue and arranging more than 25,000 charter flights annually. Our Chicago office is seeking a Private Jet Sales Consultant with a passion for sales and hospitality. In this role, you'll connect with high-net-worth individuals, manage the full travel/sales cycle, and build lasting relationships to ensure seamless, luxurious travel experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Build your list of potential clients by researching internal and external databases, websites, and social media.
- Pro-actively target your list through outbound sales calls, emails, and visits (both face-to-face and virtual) to convert prospects into ACS clients.
- Establish relationships with Private Jet Operators to provide the most suitable aircraft choices for clients’ requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
- Consistently exceed both sales activity and financial targets.
- Follow company procedures meticulously to protect both ACS and the client.
- Demonstrate expert understanding of the aircraft and chartering process.
- Manage charter bookings from inquiry to completion.
- Oversee flight departures and perform flight watching.
- Build a wide and effective network of contacts both inside and outside the organization.
- Make prompt, clear decisions, even when they involve tough choices or calculated risks.
Required Qualifications
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent phone etiquette.
- Willingness to learn and adaptability.
- Interest in aviation and sales.
- High attention to detail.
- Confident and resilient individual.
- Willingness to travel and engage in client-facing roles.
- Background in client relationships and client experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $55,500 USD + 10% uncapped commission.
- Clear path for career advancement from Trainee Broker to Director.
- Job stability with leadership support for development.
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401K retirement savings plan with generous employer match.
- Life insurance.
- Paid maternity/paternity leave.
- 20 days of starting vacation time with additional days accrued each year.
- Paid sick time and 12 paid public holidays.
- Additional paid leave for your birthday, wedding, moving house, holiday shopping, and more.
- Award-winning professional training and one-on-one mentoring.
- Opportunities for international and domestic travel or relocation, including international training based in our London HQ (training and travel expenses are covered).
- A dynamic, fast-growing company offering a balance between independent work and teamwork, with a welcoming and interactive environment featuring seasonal events, team outings, flexible hours, and future work-from-home opportunities (1 day per week).
Required Skills
Client Relationship Management
Networking
Outbound Sales
Sales
Communication
Aviation Interest
Adaptability
Attention to Detail