Sales Director, Government and Military (Latin & South America)

ForeFlight is seeking a US or Brazil-based dynamic Sales Director to join our Government & Military team, supporting the LATAM and South America region. This role is pivotal in leading field sales efforts across an assigned book of business - driving strategic sales campaigns, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction, revenue growth, retention, and successful execution of our Long-Range Business Plan (LRBP) goals. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the product portfolio, a strategic approach to managing accounts, and an ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive sales campaigns in the LATAM and South America region, balancing enterprise, business unit, and customer goals.
• Drive sales pipeline and accurately forecast opportunities in Salesforce.
• Leverage MEDDPICC and Close Plans to score and evaluate opportunities.
• Negotiate and finalize commitments with customer decision-makers, ensuring mutual benefits.
• Develop and implement campaign-specific strategies, securing resources and management commitment for successful execution.
• Monitor campaign project status and budget requirements through established metrics.
• Leverage comprehensive knowledge of Boeing products and services to support customer commitments and foster business growth.
• Research and analyze competitor activities to enhance our competitive position.
• Establish and maintain a broad network of contacts to address customer needs and promote company value.
• Provide guidance to junior employees in capturing and documenting customer knowledge.
• Prepare proposals, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and company resources.
• Identify future business opportunities and promote the value of our portfolio and partnerships.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in B2B and/or B2G sales in Latin or South America, preferably in aviation and/or software-related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, aerospace, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proficiency and business fluency in Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain ongoing customer relationships.
• Passion for selling software and technology products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong persuasive and influencing skills.
• Prior experience in the aviation industry, flight planning, or as a military and/or professional pilot is a major plus.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience selling to Latin or South American Government and Ministries of Defense, as well as third-party integrators and international military entities.
• Cultural knowledge and business experience in Latin or South America.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with moderate domestic and international travel, primarily within Latin and South America.

About ForeFlight:
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, is the leading provider of advanced integrated software for the General, Business and Military Aviation markets worldwide. Founded in 2007 and joining the Boeing family in 2019, ForeFlight now offers ForeFlight Mobile EFB and Military Flight Bag for pilots, ForeFlight Dispatch for flight planners, Sentry portable ADS-B receivers, and a range of additional integrated products and capabilities serving the needs of pilots and flight departments around the world. ForeFlight has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Editors' Choice Award from FLYING Magazine for five separate years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, ForeFlight also earned the FLYING Magazine Innovation Award, followed by the Readers' Choice Award in 2024. Additionally, ForeFlight was honored as the App of the Year by Aviation Consumer in 2011, and BuiltIn 2024 and 2025 best places to work.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $135,000 - $180,000.
This position is currently part of Boeing but is planned to transition to an independent company owned by Thoma Bravo, as part of a pending divestiture of the Digital Aviation Solutions organization. If you are selected for this role, your employment may initially be with Boeing (dependent on start date). Subject to final regulatory approvals and closing conditions, your employment may transfer to the divested business owned by Thoma Bravo at close. Additional details about this transition will be shared as they become available. By applying, you acknowledge and understand that this role is part of a transitioning business and may be subject to organizational changes including a new employer.