Group Charter Director - Europe

Join Luxaviation ONE Team – Group Charter Director, Europe (Remote Possible)Luxaviation ONE, part of the Luxaviation Group, delivers excellence across a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are committed to the highest safety standards and strive to create a rewarding and engaging workplace by cultivating authentic relationships with passionate professionals.As we are launching our new Group Charter department, we are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Group Charter Director – Europe.This is a unique opportunity to build the department from the ground up: you will design the commercial strategy, recruit and lead your own team, and develop a strong market presence across Europe and internationally.Ideally based in Europe, the position offers flexibility for international remote work depending on experience, profile, and performance.About the RoleAs Group Charter Director – Europe, you will take full ownership of Luxaviation ONE’s group charter activity. Beyond sales leadership, this role is highly entrepreneurial, requiring you to structure the department, recruit and manage a team of brokers, establish key supplier relationships, and drive revenue growth. You will play a pivotal role in positioning Luxaviation ONE as a reference player in the group charter market.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild Luxaviation ONE’s new Group Charter department from the ground up, with full responsibility for strategy and executionRecruit, lead, and mentor a team of charter sales executives and brokers to achieve ambitious commercial objectivesDesign and implement the business development plan for group charter sales across European and international marketsDevelop and manage relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event organizers, and trade partnersDrive new business development campaigns using advanced CRM tools, targeted prospecting, and strategic networkingSupervise negotiation of commercial agreements and ensure competitive, tailor-made offers to clientsGuarantee service excellence throughout the charter process, from proposal to post-flight feedbackAct as Luxaviation ONE’s senior representative at industry events and networking opportunitiesReport directly to senior management with regular updates on team performance, KPIs, and market insightsProfile and QualificationsMinimum 8–10 years of proven experience in charter sales, ideally with a strong background in group charter / ad hoc charterAt least 3 years in a senior management or director-level role with team-building responsibilitiesStrong entrepreneurial mindset with the proven ability to create and grow a new business unitSolid commercial track record and established network of international corporate clients and partnersExcellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, able to inspire and influence at senior levelFluent in English; additional European languages are a strong assetStrategic thinker with impeccable presentation and strong business acumenSelf-driven, autonomous, and comfortable in a start-up within a group dynamicWillingness to travel internationally when requiredWhat We OfferA highly competitive compensation package: base salary + performance-based commissionThe opportunity to launch and lead a new department within one of the world’s leading business aviation groupsThe entrepreneurial ability to recruit your own team and shape Luxaviation ONE’s group charter strategyAccess to Luxaviation’s global network, operational excellence, and strong internal resourcesFlexibility to work remotely internationally, depending on experience, profile, and performanceA dynamic, collaborative, and international working environment where innovation and entrepreneurship are valuedOriginally posted on Himalayas