BLADE is hiring a
Sales Director

Summary

Join Blade, a rapidly growing global air mobility platform, as Jet Charter Sales Director to grow jet charter sales revenue by sourcing aircraft and providing creative solutions for customers.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Jet Charter Broker (a minimum of 5+ years of actual jet charter sales experience)
• Recent history of selling trips that (annually) total in the millions of dollars (a must)
• In-depth knowledge of private aviation and charter operations
• Ability to independently identify likely sales leads
• Proven track record of creating domestic and international air charter solutions
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Sharp and effective communication skills via phone, email and in person
• Reap enjoyment from advancing towards goals and objectives in a competitive environment
• Has a good balance between independent and team-oriented work

Responsibilities

• Work with your network of charter clients to successfully introduce them to Blade's services
• Pro-actively targeting your list through outbound sales calls, emails and visits (both face-to-face and virtual) and converting them from potential clients to Blade Clients
• Lead generation calls to identify new potential Clients
• Respond to charter pricing requests with accurate pricing in a timely and professional manner
• Manage and build relationships with charter operators and high-net-worth private clients (to generate new business)
• Working closely with flier relations, flier experience, flight operations, and corporate leadership to ensure flights are executed at the highest level of service and communications throughout
• Work with our Ground Connect team on catering and ground transportation services
• Accessible by phone outside of office hours, as needed, in a dynamic, on-demand industry (Receiving inbound requests for urgent charters virtually 24/7.)
• Manage charter bookings from enquiry to completion
• Identify and generate new business leads
• Pro-actively target a list of Clients through outbound calls, emails and meetings
• Source and negotiate with aircraft operators to secure optimal charter solutions
• Develop and maintain relationships with Clients to ensure recurring business
• Exceed both sales activity and financial targets

Benefits

• Interesting and challenging position within an international business environment
• Possibility to realize innovative ideas and solutions
• Competitive and fair remuneration system, commission–based bonuses (no cap)
• Professional and personal growth opportunities
• Remote / Hybrid work possibilities