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January 16, 2025
Laurence Vidal,
Sales director, South America, Dreamjet
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
I go to Sao Paulo to meet with principals and other people within aviation. In Brazil, it’s a little different, we do not only deal with lawyers and directors of departments, as we have other players as well. So, I meet with them a lot to get more information about the markets.
What I enjoy most in my role would be how dynamic the position is. It’s never the same, each day it’s a new challenge. I also like the competition that comes along with it. It’s something that I really enjoy.
Dreamjet is very necessary for the South American market because it is an immature market compared to the U.S and Europe, where you have a lot of big players. In Brazil or South America, there are more individuals or one person brokers. To have such a good structure from Dreamjet to support us in our daily work, it makes a big difference for our customers. I think it’s a very good differential for us.
December 17, 2024
Raphael Haddad, President, Dreamjet Commercial
Location: Toronto, Canada
I usually wake up at 5.30am and check my emails and messages, go for a run, then get back to work. During the day I have a lot of conference calls with the teams or I’m meeting with customers.
It’s the deal. The thrill of the deal. Scoring a deal gives me extreme satisfaction and working with a good solid team.
I’m very proud of what we have accomplished at Dreamjet Commercial. We started in 2015 and if we look back over the last few years at what we have been able to accomplish, I’m very proud of that.
October 23, 2024
Jaden Jonson,
Sales Manager, Americas, Dreamjet
Location: Minnesota, U.S.
A typical day for me at Dreamjet is split 50 percent between being in contact with my colleagues and other people within the industry. Constantly on the phone, emailing, or some form of communication. While the other half of my day is working on deals, sourcing, finding new prospects, and working out current closings.
I would say I’m definitely most proud of the connections I’ve made and the network that I have built. The team that I have behind me really supports me in utilizing the skills that I have grown up with. So, I’d have to be the network that I’ve created.
Dreamjet’s resources allow me to better utilize our whole company’s data. Our network and connections give our clients a very personalized touch, while still having the global aspect. It incorporates the data that we’ve collected worldwide so I can specialize it to meet my client’s very specific needs.
September 19, 2024
Gerald Hooper,
Sales Director, West coast U.S., Dreamjet
Location: California, U.S.
Typically, I’m a very early riser. I’ll get up anywhere between 6 – 6.30 am and get my coffee. Usually, my dog likes to follow me. Then the first thing I do is log on to Salesforce and check the opportunities that might have come in overnight on some of the aircraft that I’m tracking.
Every deal is different, every problem is different, and every transaction is different. I really enjoy the complexities and the variety that goes along with working with Dreamjet.
In my professional journey, I’m most proud of the accomplishments, and the accounts that I’ve fought for and won, and the problems that I’ve solved for my clients over the years.
August 19, 2024
Derek Long,
Sales Director Mid Atlantic U.S, Dreamjet
Location: Georgia, U.S
A typical day for me would be reaching out to clients to give any updates surrounding acquisitions or listings that we have going on, reaching out to referral sources, as well as, reviewing the overall market to make sure we’re on top of any new changes.
The thing that excites me about the role that I am in is twofold. One, the people that we meet on a daily basis. It’s really the movers and shakers of the world. And of course, the aircraft. Beautiful machines with amazing technology.
The thing that I enjoy most about when I look back at my professional journey is, regardless of where you start in life, if you have hard work and determination, you can get where you want to be.
July 26, 2024
Chris
Holligsworth, Sales Director, South Central U.S., Dreamjet
Location: Texas, U.S.
There is no typical day. There are constant changes in what we do for our clients depending on what they ask us to find for them. What we do is source and sell aircraft for people, and as information changes on a daily basis, we are constantly looking for the most up to date data to deliver to our clients.
The thing I most enjoy about my role at Dreamjet, is delivering on client’s expectations and exceeding them.
I’m most proud of being part of a company that aligns with my personal goals. Since we all have the same goals and ambitions, it feels great to be a part of a group like that.
June 27, 2024
Samantha
Parkhouse, Sales Manager, Northern Europe, Dreamjet
Location: London, UK
No day is the same but my responsibilities include bringing in new leads and nurturing existing leads for opportunities to bring in new deals.
What I love most about my role is being emersed in the world of aircraft. I’ve always been very passionate about flying and aviation throughout my career, so just being around the aircraft on a daily basis, talking about the aircraft, marketing the aircraft and selling the aircraft. I also love meeting new people, networking and discussing new opportunities with them.
I think so far, I am most proud of my development and where I have come at this stage. From getting my PPL at age 21, to having done marketing for Dreamjet and now in sales for Dreamjet. Transitioning through different areas around aviation but learning as I go.
May 31, 2024
Alejandro
Noriega, Sales Director, Central America, Dreamjet
Location: Mexico
A typical day for me starts with calling clients in the morning, following up with new leads and then following up with deals that are currently in the pipeline. I often then have meetings in the afternoon with new clients, for example.
What I enjoy most about my role is the connection I have with my clients. I have a really good relationship with my clients, so I enjoy helping them get exactly what they are looking for.
What brings me the most pride is definitely just getting the job done. In this business it is very difficult to sell an aircraft, so being able to get the job done is definitely my biggest reward.