Al Futtaim Jobs - Business Development Executive | DC Aviation Al Futtaim | Dubai (0, AE)

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

About DC Aviation Al Futtaim

DC Aviation Al Futtaim (DCAF) has come a long way since its establishment in 2013 as the only integrated Hangar and VIP lounge facility in DWC. We offer services in Charter, FBO, Maintenance and Aircraft Management and strive to deliver excellence in all aspects of our business with our primary focus being to exceed customer expectations. Having obtained our AOC in 2015 our mission is to be the number one Business Aviation Company not only in UAE but also across the region. Being a Joint Venture of two strong conglomerates and also the first mover based in the newly developed  Al-Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the biggest airport in the region, puts us in the enviable position of setting the standard and leading the way for others to follow.

 

About the Role

Business Development Executive will be primarily responsible for maximizing DC Aviation’s revenue through the selling of charter aircraft to a broad range of VIP clients.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Generating revenue for the company,
• Generating new business and leads
• Building up and managing own key accounts
• Working as part of a team to reach individual and team targets, supporting colleagues
• Liaising with other departments e.g. Operations, Accounting, Aircraft Management, Crewing, Maintenance
• Greeting clients where possible when flying through Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
• To provide excellent customer service
• To communicate well and display good interpersonal skills
• To make decisions, take initiative and work methodically
• To be results orientated
• To work well in a team; consult and share information with colleagues
• To display analytical skills and strong commercial awareness
• To work with all levels of Management and Supervisors internally and Externally
• To promote DC Aviation’s reputation and brand

 

• Ground Support Services (Ground Handling, Hangar parking)
  • Acquisition
  • Tendering
  • Client Management
     
• Aircraft Charter – support function when required
  • Responding to inbound telephone calls and assessing client requirements
  • Managing all aspects of charter flights from initial sale to scheduling to post flight follow up
  • Assisting in the management of key charter aircraft
  • Providing out of hours telephone cover from home during evening and weekends-working on a rotational basis as part of the team.

 

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• 3 years aviation experience in a commercial sales environment
• Experience of aircraft brokering and business development
• VIP commercial jet knowledge and good knowledge of business aircraft
• Key Account Management and Operations experience
• Good geographical knowledge
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of airports
• Good understanding of aircraft performance essential
• Educated to degree level
• Valid unrestricted UAE driver’s license essential

Job-Specific Skills:

• Detail oriented methodical approach to solving/performing tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Pride in performing to the best of own ability
• Good communications and interpersonal skills

 

 

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