Charter Sales Manager

Charter Sales Manager – Private Aviation 📍 Esher, Surrey | Full-time | On-site Following a busy summer and continued growth, Arcadia Aviation is looking for an experienced Charter Sales Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional with a strong background in private aviation who wants to take ownership of their role, develop their client base and grow alongside a fast-growing company. The Role As Charter Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing private jet charter enquiries from initial request through to confirmed booking and post-flight follow-up. You'll work closely with clients to understand their requirements, source the right aircraft, prepare competitive quotations and deliver the high level of personal service expected from Arcadia Aviation. A major part of the role will also be business development. We're looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded and confident in generating new opportunities rather than simply waiting for enquiries to arrive. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing private jet charter enquiries from start to finish
• Sourcing aircraft and preparing tailored charter quotations
• Converting enquiries and leads into confirmed bookings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Proactively prospecting and developing new business
• Negotiating pricing and charter terms with clients and operators
• Working closely with operations and flight planning teams
• Providing excellent client support before, during and after each flight
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and managing your sales pipeline
• Monitoring market pricing, aircraft availability and industry trends
• Contributing to the wider sales strategy and continued growth of Arcadia Aviation What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is driven, entrepreneurial and comfortable taking initiative. You should have:
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience within private aviation / charter sales
• Strong sales experience with a proven ability to convert opportunities and generate revenue
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach to new business development
• The ability to manage your own pipeline and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• The ambition to develop your career and grow within the company Why Arcadia Aviation? We're at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the business, develop your own client portfolio and grow your responsibilities as Arcadia Aviation expands. We value people who take ownership, bring ideas to the table and are motivated by building something for the long term.