What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Jet Senior Broker position at Le Bas International Air Division?
About Us
We are currently recruiting a Private Jet Senior Broker to join our US office, on a full-time basis. Le Bas International was founded in 1990 and has more than 34 years of experience as one of the leading passenger & cargo air charter providers globally.
Our focus is on providing a personalized, 24-hour global service for a range of clients including HNWIs, Music/Entertainment artists, Sports teams, Government Heads, Militaries, Tour Operators, Cruise companies and many others. Our main focus is providing the best service possible and building long-term relationships with our clients.
With offices in Huntington Beach, LA, California (HQ); Shannon (Ireland) & London Gatwick (UK), and with new openings planned, we are searching for an individual who has experience as a charter broker and wants to further their career with a well-established company and team.
Duties
- Generate a pipeline of qualified sales prospects.
- Initiate and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems on flights.
- Work on current booked flights, handling etc.
- Designate tasks associated with current booked flights, trip sheets etc.
- Oversee charter quotes, contracts and trips sheets sent to clients in a timely manner.
- Oversee operator documents, additional insurance, and ARGUS / Wyvern reports etc.
- Close out trips with operators and approve invoices.
- Enter all prospect information into the contact management database.
- Identify and understand the needs of the customer to recommend the most appropriate charter options.
- Quote the customers.
- Administer contract paperwork on trips sold.
- Set up pre-flight arrangements with handlers (FBO), concierge service such as cars if needed, catering etc. Send a trip sheet to the customers.
- Monitor aircraft for arrival/departure and any information updates for immediate communication to customers.
- Handle post-flight closeouts.
- Conform to standard operating procedures for sales as established by the company, including sales calls.
- Be willing to travel on company business to meetings or sales events.
Qualifications
- Proven extensive experience in charter brokerage or aviation.
- Strong market knowledge and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
- Motivated, competitive, and results oriented.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Team player who appreciates the value of co-operation within a local office and international teams. Good integration / interaction with other team members.
- Flexibility to handle time-sensitive issues, including out-of-hours support.
What we offer
- Being part of a true people first culture, with the exciting opportunity to contribute to the office's growth.
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive growth opportunities.
- Uncapped commissions.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.