Jakob T. Savard
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Private aviation sales professional with experience generating $250K+ in charter revenue within five months through consultative selling, aircraft sourcing, and operator negotiations. Experienced quoting midsize and super-midsize aircraft including Citation III, Hawker 800, Hawker 750, and Learjet 31 while developing relationships with luxury travel advisors and high-net-worth clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Jet Consultant
Jet Luxe
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Generated $300K+ in charter revenue and $20K+ gross profit within five months by sourcing tailored flight solutions and managing full-cycle client relationships
- Closed 6 private charter transactions within first 6 months through rapid-response sales execution, strategic operator negotiation, and precision aircraft sourcing aligned with client flight preferences, mission requirements, and pricing sensitivity.
- Produced $110K in charter revenue within first 2.5 months through direct outbound prospecting and rapid pipeline development
- Structured and priced charter solutions across Citation III, Hawker 800/750, and Learjet 31 platforms by analyzing hourly operating rates, landing costs, routing variables, and operator availability through FL3XX
- Built and qualified a proprietary prospecting database of 1,000+ luxury travel advisors to expand referral partnerships and strengthen long-term revenue pipeline opportunities
- Coordinated aircraft sourcing, market pricing analysis, operator availability, and routing logistics to deliver competitive, time-sensitive charter proposals
Business Consultant
Valuetainment
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported executive clients in scaling and positioning businesses for long-term growth and high-value exits through strategic advisory in sales systems, operational infrastructure, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives
- Averaged 150 outbound calls per day and set 5 qualified meetings daily (Average 25 per week)
- Delivered high-impact presentations to 150+ attendees, including executive leadership, synthesizing sales and personal development concepts into clear, engaging takeaways that drove message retention and executive-level recognition
- First team member in Bet-David Consulting to fully memorize and deliver newly launched sales presentation, presenting to an audience of 50+ and earning direct recognition from the CEO
Sales Associate
FlyUSA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported a multimillion-dollar private charter book of business through lead qualification, client profiling, and relationship development for high-net-worth and executive travelers
- Negotiated directly with operators through Avinode to source aircraft, secure competitive market pricing, and deliver tailored charter solutions aligned with client routing and service expectations
- Conducted consultative discovery calls to assess travel urgency, aircraft preferences, budget parameters, and long-term flight needs, strengthening future sales pipeline opportunities
- Performed strategic prospect research to evaluate private aviation fit, identify client lifestyle indicators, and personalize outreach for stronger conversion and retention
- Represented broker relationships in person by meeting clients pre-departure, ensuring seamless trip experiences, and reinforcing white-glove service standards
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed $10K+ weekly book of business in a high-volume freight brokerage environment with 90%+ annual industry turnover
- Built a $4K+ monthly personal book of business within first 6 months while supporting senior mentor’s $10K+ portfolio through client coverage and execution
- Owned 7 shipper accounts across 12 freight tender locations, coordinating end-to-end freight execution and expanding lane penetration across key customer relationships
- Executed 200+ weekly outbound calls to drive pipeline growth, secure new freight opportunities, and maintain consistent account retention
Education
BS - Business Administration
SUNY Geneseo
01-2023
Business, Finance
Duquesne University
Skills
- Private Aviation Charter Sales
- Aircraft Sourcing
- Charter Pricing & Quoting
- Operator Negotiation
- Luxury Travel Advisor Partnerships
- High Net Worth Client Acquisition
- Prospecting & Pipeline Development
- CRM: Zoho
- CRM: HubSpot
- CRM: Salesforce
Timeline
Private Jet Consultant
Jet Luxe
06.2025 - Current
Business Consultant
Valuetainment
12.2024 - 03.2025
Sales Associate
FlyUSA
09.2024 - 10.2024
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
01.2024 - 09.2024
Business, Finance
Duquesne University
BS - Business Administration
SUNY Geneseo