$60,000–$160,000 Per Year
Santa Barbara, California
Description
At Silver Air, our Charter Sales Advisors operate in a fast-moving, high-performance sales environment where hustle, responsiveness, and relationship-building matter. We are looking for highly driven individuals with strong sales instincts, exceptional communication skills, and a competitive mindset. Previous private aviation experience is not required. If you’ve succeeded in a demanding sales environment and are motivated by growth, client relationships, and earning potential, we want to hear from you.
This is not a passive or transactional sales role. The private aviation industry moves quickly and often operates beyond traditional business hours. Success in this position requires urgency, adaptability, attention to detail, and a willingness to be highly engaged when clients need support. The right candidate thrives under pressure, enjoys solving complex problems, and brings a strong service mindset to every interaction.
This position is fully in-office Monday through Friday at our headquarters in Santa Barbara. We are primarily seeking candidates who are already local to the Santa Barbara area or fully prepared to relocate and commit to Silver Air’s commuting expectations.
For ambitious individuals looking to build a career in luxury aviation sales with uncapped earning potential, this is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team environment with the ability to earn well over $100,000 annually through performance and growth.
You will be accountable for the following:
- Receive and process inbound quotes for wholesale customers.
- Lead robust sales initiatives to exceed targets.
- Develop lasting relationships with high-value clients.
- Strategically source and quote prospective charter flights through message boards and digital marketplaces.
- Work with flight support and maintenance to optimize fleet utilization.
- Conduct follow-up communication with customers once quotes have been sent out.
- Preserve confidentiality and privacy in high regard while working with our high-profile and celebrity clientele.
- Maintain charter quotes and sales volumes as determined by the department manager.
To do well in this role, you'll need:
- High school diploma. Or equivalent.
- Business to business (B2B) and technical sales experience. This is required.
- High motivation. With the ability to negotiate and sell effectively while building relationships. A solution-based attitude and the ability to problem-solve are crucial components of the role. The ideal incumbent will be able to effectively work with multiple stakeholders quickly to create a successful sales outcome. This role also requires the ability to learn software products and industry terminology swiftly.
- Strong customer service skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) will need to be demonstrated with all levels of employees and clients. Communication must always be delivered with a superior level of professionalism. At least 5 years is preferred.
- High level of detail. You'll need to be highly organized with the ability to thrive in changing environments and the flexibility for frequently changing priorities.
- Excellent time management skills. You'll need to be able to work on an on-call basis, working well under pressure and multi-task. Silver Air is a 24/7 organization, so this role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and Holidays.
- Strong people skills. You'll need to be a team player who can provide valued contributions to our business and clients while meeting individual performance goals.
Benefits
Silver Air is an incredible place to work, and we invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a world-class company culture. The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving but currently include:
- Fully paid for Health Insurance coverage for you and your family
- Generous personal development and employee assistance programs
- 5% matching 401k/Roth
- Top-of-the-line equipment (Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, etc.)
- Cell phone allowance
- Flexible leadership team
- Travel insurance
- Pet insurance
- Competitive salary
- Lucrative commission structure