Responsible for generating new business and managing customer relationships across global air cargo, charter services, and government programs. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and securing revenue opportunities while leveraging industry expertise and navigating complex international markets influenced by geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors. The position requires a strong understanding of airline operations, aviation regulations, and ancillary operational processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities within global air cargo, charter services, and government sectors, including DoD and other agencies
Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers, including freight forwarders, brokers, integrators, and government contacts
Prospect and develop new accounts utilizing an existing network and industry relationships ("book of business")
Analyze global market trends, trade lanes, and geopolitical developments to identify risks and revenue opportunities
Prepare and present customer proposals, including pricing strategies, operational scope, and contract terms
Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Planning, Finance, Maintenance, and Compliance) to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and commercially viable
Represent ABX at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings (domestic and international)
Maintain awareness of international aviation regulations, market access requirements, and government-related processes impacting sales efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
REQUIREMENTS:
Industry network or book of business preferred
CRAF / government charter experience preferred
Familiarity with ACMI and hybrid operations preferred
International market experience preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in airline, air cargo, charter sales, or aviation-related business development
Working knowledge of airline operations, charter sales, ACMI, and government contracting environments
Understanding of FAA and international aviation regulations
Proven ability to generate leads, close deals, and meet revenue targets
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wilmington, OH
Skills
Air Cargounmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Brokerageunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Freight Forwardingunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Government Requirementsunmatched
Government Salesunmatched
International Salesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Trade Showsunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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