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Douglas Friedberg

Newton,MA

Summary

I am a high-energy sales and customer relations professional well-versed in communicating with each individual client and negotiating successful solutions. Focused on offering superior support and meeting all production targets. Creative in applying expertise in Private Aviation Sales to building solutions that enhance loyalty, promote retention and support revenue objectives. Skilled in leadership functions such as training and mentoring new associates. I am always hungry to continue providing exceptional service and to continue to grow with those around me in the industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Charter Consultant

Air Charter Service
Bedford, MA
06.2023 - Current

Prepared and facilitated clients for their charter needs worldwide.

Prospected and Built solid working relationships.

Conducted client meetings.

Consulted aircraft and jet card programs for each individual need.

Private Charter Sales Advisor

AJAX Jets
Norwell , MA
07.2022 - Current
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and connect with viable solutions.
  • Answered requests and concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest trends in sales promotions, product updates and service changes.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
  • Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.

Sourcing and Scheduling Manager

AJAX Jets
Norwell, MA
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Sourced Aircraft for various missions
  • Supported accounting department in reserving aircraft
  • Developed customer relationships to give them a better experience prior to their flight(s)
  • Called and emailed various vendors to find the perfect solution for each mission
  • Was trained to run our fleet of Falcon 50 aircraft for a potential merge with another business
  • Collaborated with outside vendors and served as central point of contact.
  • Developed relationships with outside vendors through sourcing and booking of aircraft and additional services for each mission
  • Trained and supervised new employees
  • Communicated with clients and caregivers to inform of schedule changes, cancellations or additions.
  • Communicated schedule changes to appropriate department personnel and other ancillary areas.
  • Utilized MS Office and Excel to analyze data and create spreadsheets.
  • Followed prescribed list of questions and provided appropriate responses to get and give information during scheduling calls.

Founder/Lead Instructor

Learnbaseballnow.com
Newton, MA
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with players, parents, and coaches
  • Taught one on one lessons, semi private, and group classes
  • Helped improve the skill and mental performance of each player
  • Remained calm and patient in player interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Helped multiple players make All Star, Middle School, High School, and College Teams
  • Coached players in all Divisions of College Baseball

Varsity Baseball Coach

Cambridge School of Weston
Weston, MA
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided one-on-one coaching on unique requirements of each position.
  • Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
  • Demonstrated correct game play and citizenship behaviors.
  • Devised and implemented successful game strategies.
  • Maintained standards of play by following established baseball rules.
  • Held 5-7 weekly practices to train and condition players.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised personnel for assistant coaching functions.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Helped team make playoffs for the first time in eight years.
  • Runner-up in Championship

Professional Baseball Player

World Baseball and Softball Federation
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Played in Australia, France, South Africa, and Hungary
  • Played Catcher, First Base, and Designated Hitter
  • Won French Baseball Championship (2017)
  • First Place in Western Australian Australian Baseball League (2017)
  • Youngest Coach to win a Western Australian State League game (2018)
  • Studied Certificate III in Fitness in Perth, Western Australia (ACSF)
  • Consistently worked on physical and mental aspects of the sport
  • Participated in sponsorship, volunteer, and marketing opportunities
  • Learned French to proficient level
  • Traveled around the World and experienced multiple cultures

Education

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Online

Newton North High School
Newton MA
06.2015

Skills

  • Sales background
  • Merchandising
  • Upselling strategies
  • Customer service experience
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales development
  • Business development
  • Customer retention abilities
  • Product management and pricing
  • Sales closing
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Lead generation
  • Post-sales support
  • Prospecting skills
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Personnel training
  • Relationship selling
  • Understanding each aircraft and how it is suited for the mission
  • Weather monitoring
  • Flight Coordination/Flight Tracking
  • Sourcing and Scheduling of Aircraft
  • Avinode CRM Knowledge

Timeline

Charter Consultant

Air Charter Service
06.2023 - Current

Private Charter Sales Advisor

AJAX Jets
07.2022 - Current

Sourcing and Scheduling Manager

AJAX Jets
07.2022 - 10.2022

Varsity Baseball Coach

Cambridge School of Weston
02.2022 - 06.2022

Founder/Lead Instructor

Learnbaseballnow.com
06.2020 - 10.2022

Professional Baseball Player

World Baseball and Softball Federation
07.2016 - 03.2020

Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University

Newton North High School
Douglas Friedberg