Luxaviation One is looking for a Key Account Executive to strengthen its Paris-based commercial team, located in Levallois-Perret.
This is a dynamic and evolving position, offering strong exposure to high-end international clientele and complex, tailor-made charter operations. The role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to grow within a leading business aviation group, in a fast-paced, premium environment where excellence, responsiveness, and client satisfaction are key.
The Key Account Executive reports directly to the Operations Director and is responsible for selling and organizing on-demand private jet charter flights, managing missions from initial client contact through to flight completion, while building long-term relationships with Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) and corporate clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing the customer portfolio through proactive prospecting actions
- Identifying and targeting prospective clients by researching and qualifying opportunities using industry tools, networking events, and databases
- Initiating and maintaining client relationships through calls, emails, and meetings to understand needs and position Luxaviation One’s bespoke charter solutions
- Building commercial offers and quotations for End Users (UHNWI and corporate companies)
- Negotiating commercial terms and contracting tailor-made charter services
- Preparing contractual and operational documentation (quotations, contracts, flight briefings, crew briefings)
- Organizing and planning charter flights operated by Luxaviation Group aircraft or selected third-party operators
- Following up mission preparation and overseeing ongoing flights from A to Z
- Welcoming VIP passengers upon departures and arrivals, ensuring a premium client experience and long-term relationship building
- Ensuring smooth operations during on-call duties (predefined rotation schedule)
- Conducting operational feasibility studies (airfield suitability, firefighting services, aircraft performance, permits, etc.) in coordination with internal teams
- Overseeing invoicing and payment follow-up for commercial operations
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Bac +3) in engineering, aviation, or commercial studies
- Previous experience in business aviation charter sales is required
- Dual expertise in sales and aviation operations is a strong asset
- Energetic, dynamic, with a strong team spirit and entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proactive and solution-oriented
- Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
- Flexibility regarding working hours, including on-call duties
- Ability to manage stress with discretion, courtesy, and professionalism
- Impeccable presentation and rigorous punctuality
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, complemented by commission on charter sales
- Meal vouchers / tickets restaurant
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Corporate health insurance (mutuelle d’entreprise)
- Opportunity to grow and evolve in a dynamic, high-end business aviation environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) in engineering, aviation, or commercial studies
- Previous experience in business aviation charter sales
- Dual expertise in sales and aviation operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
- Fluent in English
- Additional languages
- Flexibility regarding working hours, including on-call duties
- Ability to manage stress with discretion, courtesy, and professionalism
- Impeccable presentation and rigorous punctuality
- Valid driver's license
- Energetic, dynamic, strong team spirit and entrepreneurial mindset
What We Do
Luxaviation Group is one of the largest private aircraft operators in the world, specializing in business and private aviation. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including private jet and helicopter charter, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and VIP terminal (FBO) management. Operating globally, it is committed to the highest standards of safety and quality to deliver bespoke luxury travel experiences.
