Sales Consultant

Sales Consultant

Date: May 14, 2026

Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43219 Fort Worth, TX, US, 76155 Wichita, KS, US, 67209 Moonachie, NJ, US, 07074 Wichita, KS, US, 67206

Company: FlightSafety International

About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Sales Consultant role is an opportunity to join one of the most recognized names in global aviation training with significant growth and redevelopment plans underway. This is a commercially focused role suited to someone looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced international sales environment. Aviation experience is advantageous, but not essential; curiosity, adaptability, commercial instinct, and the ability to build strong relationships are equally important. Working across international regions, you will engage with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders, from Chief Pilots and aircraft owners to operators, maintenance managers, and training coordinators. No two customer requirements are the same, making this a role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning quickly, and operating in a dynamic environment. You will work closely with Account Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Scheduling Teams, and Operations to help customers access world-class aviation training solutions across the latest aircraft OEM platforms. The role provides the opportunity to develop genuine commercial ownership, manage high-value customer relationships, and work across complex international training requirements. Individuals who consistently perform and demonstrate strong commercial capability will have clear progression opportunities within the wider sales organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career within a globally recognized aviation brand, working in a high-performance commercial environment with strong opportunities for progression and earning potential.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for inbound sales enquiries across assigned territories and product lines
• Qualify opportunities, identify customer requirements, and position appropriate training solutions through consultative sales conversations
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, lead generation, networking, and targeted market research
• Support and, where appropriate, independently manage selected agreements and opportunities through the sales cycle
• Work with customers across multiple international regions, understanding differing operational and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Scheduling Teams, and Sales Operations to deliver commercial solutions and manage customer requirements
• Develop a strong understanding of FlightSafety training products, aircraft programmes, and OEM partnerships
• Build relationships with a broad range of aviation stakeholders including operators, corporate flight departments, maintenance managers, and aircraft owners
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting, and commercial documentation
• Meet or exceed sales activity and commercial performance targets
• Represent the FlightSafety brand professionally in all customer interactions

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree, preferred. Equivalent commercial, aviation, or sales experience will also be considered.

Minimum Experience

23 years' experience within sales, business development, customer-facing commercial roles, or aviation-related environments. Experience working in a target-driven or performance-focused environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across a broad range of customer profiles and seniority levels. Commercially minded with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Adaptable and comfortable managing varied customer requirements in a fast-paced environment. Ability to learn technical products, aircraft programmes, and operational requirements quickly. Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate information across multiple internal teams. Comfortable working across international regions and time zones. Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve results. Strong computer literacy including CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Team-oriented with a collaborative and professional approach. Interest in aviation and customer service excellence preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.