Description
Position Summary:
The VP of Aircraft Account Management is a key role responsible for strategic management of more complex and critical aircraft management client relationships, ensuring client retention, relationship growth and development and achievement of budget goals. Reporting to, and partnering with, the Base President, the VP of Aircraft Account Management will implement processes, systems and client-facing modes of interaction that foster genuine client loyalty and produce a measurable yield of new aircraft management business for the base.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategically manage assigned aircraft management client relationships
Guide other Base team members in developing rapport and proper communication with aircraft owners and their financial, familial, legal or corporate representatives
Develop or import from other [redacted] bases best-in-class client service and client support processes, systems and techniques
Engage aircraft management clients in high-level strategic discussion of aircraft management options or granular financial details, as situations may require
Serve as an accountable client-facing party for monthly owner statements (e.g., client billing)
Assist with accounts receivable as necessary
Serve as advisor to Base President on pressing or emerging aircraft management client needs or trends
Work strategically with National Operations Center to enhance continually the [redacted] aircraft management services offering
Serve as a helpful counterparty or knowledge resource for aircraft management personnel at other [redacted] bases
May be asked to perform Personal Flight Concierge duties when needed at Base.
Model best conduct and communication for junior staff
Champion the company’s values
Uphold Company policies and procedures
Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
BS/BA
10+ years of experience in high net worth account management/relationship roles.
Understanding of aircraft types and the financial aspects of aircraft ownership
Executive presence and demeanor
Superb communication
Luxury service comprehension and mentality
Team and leadership skills
Ability to work cross functionally with multiple departments simultaneously
Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
Majority of work is completed in a normal office work environment and operating in and around aircraft
Communication through verbal, written and electronic means
Operation of office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, fax, postage meter, etc.
Moving up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
Access filing cabinets, drawers and shelves of varying heights