Private Jet Senior Broker - 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.