Business Development Consultant - Passenger Charters

Overview

Business Development Consultant - Passenger Charters based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You won't just be selling flights; you'll be the face of business aviation, opening doors to governments, VIPs, sports teams, corporations, and private clients.

Join Chapman Freeborn, part of the Avia Solutions Group, in a fast-moving, high-impact industry where no two days are the same. Represent a powerhouse brand with over 50 years of aviation excellence.

Purpose of the Role

• To proactively identify target and secure business opportunities across all Chapman Freeborn products
• To build strong and productive relationships with new and existing clients to ensure business objectives are achieved
• To generate and manage a portfolio of clients and actively develop new business through initiative including following up on new leads, client recommendations and networking opportunities
• Responsible for developing the Passenger Sales and implementing related business objectives across KSA in line with company's objectives

Responsibilities

• Driving growth and generating new business across all Chapman Freeborn Passenger Charter services in KSA
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and long-term loyalty
• Identifying new market opportunities and developing strategies to expand our footprint in the region
• Collaborating with brokers, operations, and marketing teams to deliver tailored charter solutions
• Understanding client needs, securing aircraft options, and crafting competitive offers that deliver exceptional value
• Acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
• Tracking activity and progress in our CRM system with precision and purpose

Qualifications

• A sales hunter with 3-5+ years of experience in business development, preferably in aviation, luxury travel, or high-end services
• Well-connected and knowledgeable about the Saudi market and business culture
• Charismatic and driven, with proven experience in managing complex, high-value client relationships
• Strategic and resourceful - you can close deals, build rapport, and navigate challenges like a pro
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance, international environment
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Unlimited access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform

About Chapman Freeborn and Avia Solutions Group

With more than 50 years of experience, Chapman Freeborn provides a diverse range of aviation-related services on a global basis. We are the number one choice for many of the world's leading logistics providers, multinational corporations, travel partners, and entertainment industry clients.

Chapman Freeborn is part of the Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations. Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 11,500 professionals, delivering aviation solutions worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chapman Freeborn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.