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 FBO Account Executive
Location: Pacific Northwest – Washington or Oregon (field‑based / remote with regional travel)
World Fuel is seeking an experienced Senior FBO Account Executive to lead strategic account growth across the Pacific Northwest within our Business Aviation portfolio. This senior, client-facing sales role owns key FBO relationships, drives revenue and margin growth, and delivers exceptional commercial and service outcomes.
You will act as a trusted advisor to customers, leveraging aviation market expertise, fuel pricing knowledge, and strong internal collaboration to deliver sustainable growth in a high-impact region. This is a senior individual‑contributor role with no direct people management responsibility.
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 aviation sales, FBO account management, or business development
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
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. We offer:
Competitive, performance-based compensation
Broad exposure across commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives
A culture built on expertise, accountability, and customer trust
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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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