At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

 

Senior Account Executive, Aviation Fuel (FBO / Territory)

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow a portfolio of strategic FBO and business aviation accounts
• Achieve annual volume, revenue, and gross profit targets
• Develop and execute territory and account growth strategies
• Identify and close new business opportunities; expand existing relationships
• Serve as a commercial advisor to customers on fueling needs and market dynamics
• Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and account activity in CRM systems
• Partner with internal teams (Supply, Dispatch, Credit, Accounting, Legal)
• Monitor competitors and market trends to strengthen value propositions
• Represent World Fuel at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings
• Contribute to broader sales strategy and mentor junior team members informally

What You’ll Bring

Required

• 5+ years’ experience in the FBO operating environment, including FBO leadership, FBO vendor sales, or bulk aviation fuel account management
• Proven success managing large accounts and exceeding revenue/margin targets
• Strong understanding of aviation fuel markets and pricing structures
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable presenting to senior customer stakeholders
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Pacific Northwest

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation, or related field; MBA a plus
• Experience supporting regional or national FBO networks
• Strong financial acumen, including margin modeling and ROI analysis

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic account management and consultative selling
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage complexity across products, customers, and markets
• High degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, customer-focused mindset

Travel & Work Environment

• Field-based role with extensive regional travel
• Travel is highest in the first 1–2 years as relationships are established and territory knowledge is built
• Frequent driving and air travel required
• Flexibility to work remotely when not in the field

Why World Fuel

At World Fuel, you’ll work with a globally recognized leader in aviation and energy solutions while maintaining the autonomy of a high-performing regional sales role.

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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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