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Business Development Director

Business Development Director is required for a large Helicopter Operation based in Africa.

The role is permanent and will be based full time at their HQ.

The role will lead and develop the sales team, the current accounts and to increase revenue generated through charter sales and long term corporate contracts.

The operation and aircraft are established and successful.

The role requires an individual with an excellent sales record. Ideally within helicopter charter however candidates with a background in commercial or corporate jet charter will also be considered. The role will involve a large amount of flying within Africa and you must have a track record with selling in multi cultural environments.

The position requires the candidate to:

• Identify, design and implement the sales and marketing strategy, based on knowledge of company’s objectives, market characteristics and cost and mark up factors.

• Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote services of the company.

• Negotiate and close long-term contracts while balancing company objectives and offering customer satisfaction.

• Monitor and evaluate the aviation services markets and trends, and identify and quantify relevant opportunities.

• Increase the company’s sales revenue and achieve given targets agreed with the MD.

Developing the charter sales team, networking, selling and influencing at Board level are key areas to this role. With huge potential to generate profit for the company and so the OTE is excellent.

The role will come with numerous benefits to attract the best candidate and their family to the region. Salary is tax free with unlimited commission earnings in a region unaffected by the economical slow down.

Deadline for applicants is the 13th November 2009.

Please send your CV through to graham.merriman@zenon.aero

Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.