Sales Director - London, United Kingdom - Flexjet EU

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POSITION SUMMARYFlexjet is currently seeking a Sales Director for the European region.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned aviation professional whose mission will focus on designing and leading our regional sales plan, supported by dedicated team members and resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recognized aviation professional with extensive experience in a sales management and advisory role, whose professionalism and relationship-based approach will have already led him/her to many accomplishments.

Flexjet is one of the largest fractional shared jet ownership company in the world.

Headquartered in the USA, Flexjet is best known for its elevated focus on customer satisfaction, offering a very personal service with great attention to details.

The Flexjet experience is protected by dedicated, fully employed flight crews, whose skills and experience are among the highest in the industry, a modern fleet and a collection of custom-designed cabin interiors finished with very high specifications.

Flexjets expansion of services in Europe is a major news in the business aviation industry.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business, to make an immediate rewarding impact on the companys success and to reach the next level in ones fulfilling career.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, develop and execute an effective regional sales strategy, ensuring that companys targets are met and exceededWork with the assigned team and resources to build a strong pipeline of possible prospectsDeveloping an effective and long-term relationship sales approach with our prospects base by attending high profile events, face to face meetings acting as Flexjet main brand ambassador in the specific regionSustaining long sales efforts and pressure as the average lead time for a deal can be as long as 18 monthsMaintaining very high standards of customer focus and attention to details in all internal and external communications, driving excellence across the teamRemaining responsible and accountable for good customer communication and customer loyalty throughout the customer life cycle (new contract and subsequent renewal / trading transactions)Leveraging all opportunities from PR, brand partnership and events Budgeting and Forecasting accuracyEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor'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 experienceExtensive experience in a senior sales role in aviation is essentialWorldly backgroundREQUIRED SKILLSExpertise delivered with humble confidence; inspire immediate trustOutstanding communication skills combined with strong numerical abilities (putting program offers together, discussing budget proposed, explaining legal terms and conditions etc.)

Solid work integrity and a genuine sense of responsibilityA personality capable of forging equally strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders, independently of their rank and originAbility to travel, working across multicultural teams, being worldlyCan work under pressure, staying calm and articulateRole can be Home Based in France, Spain, Italy, Germany or SwitzerlandLocation:

London, London