Q&A with Derek Long

Derek Long, Sales Director Mid Atlantic U.S, Jetcraft
Location: Georgia, U.S

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

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.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role.

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.

Describe what you are most proud of in your professional journey.

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.

Tell us how Jetcraft’s global network of offices and specialists benefit clients.

The reach and ability that we have makes every market a local market. Because of that, we’re able to go out and find aircraft that others can’t which gives our clients more opportunity. So, we take great pride in our data and analytics and the robustness of it.

Explain how Jetcraft’s data and analytics are used within your work.

Not only does it help us as sales professionals to stay on top of the market and any market trends, but it also helps our clients because they understand and have the comfort of knowing that our data and analytics is getting them the maximum value for their aircraft.

Share which business aircraft you would buy.

For sure, I would love a Gulfstream G650. Why not, right?

Share a travel essential you couldn’t live without.

The travel essential I cannot live without is absolutely my earbuds. I say that because we spend a lot of time in airports and on planes.

Share the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given.

The best piece of advice I’ve received or could give is to keep pushing. It’s amazing how things can work out through determination.

Describe what’s most rewarding about working with Jetcraft.

One of the most rewarding aspects is absolutely the fact that we work as a team, and we win as one. It is a really great feeling knowing that my counterparts and I are working towards the same goal and when we do accomplish that, it’s a win all around.

Describe Jetcraft in one word.

If I had to describe Jetcraft in one word, I would say premier.