Aircraft sales & Brokering

[small planes]

hey kids,

I'm a cfi with a 4 year and all that good stuff, and the older I get the less appealing the airline thing seems to be. That being said, i want to get into sales at a dealer or broker. I have sales experience and really think I would enjoy it.

Just wanted to get some information regarding entry level positions that might allow me to learn the business.

Anyone have any advice? I currently live in the Florida area

Thanks

 

[slickmagneto]

Everyone that holds a pilot license thinks that they can sell airplanes. This is a very competetive business. You may work 100 prospects before you complete a sale. Your knowledge of the product and the abilility to close the deal is the key. Florida is glutted with sales companies and individuals trying to move airplanes. A slow economy makes even more work.
If you can show a proven sales track record you may be able to start with some of the smaller companies but be on a commission only basis. NO SALES, NO INCOME.

Florida is full of crooks and thieves, BE CAREFUL.

Good Luck.

 

[redd]

Small Planes,

Slickmagneto is exactly right, from top to bottom every statement is correct.

That being said, do you have any connections or particular abilities or background that would cause you to excel regardless of the overwhelming circumstances of this particular sales venue?

What is your sales background?

PM me if you like…and not to add more weight to the argument against it, but historically spring is a slow time for these kinds of sales.

Good luck out there.