Airline Sales Executive

My client is currently seeking an Aviation Sales Representative to join them in there London head office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a Key International airline portfolio, agreeing a strategic plan and achieving revenue targets in-line with our client expectations. You will work closely with the team to set sales targets, develop pricing strategies, and identify new business opportunities.

Package:

You'll enjoy numerous advantages, such as a renowned brand, exceptional individuals, and an appealing salary package.

  • 21 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 25 days, excluding bank holidays
  • Life and medical insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension after 3 months
  • Collaborating with a team of professionals
  • Multi-cultural working environment
  • Hybrid working across office, clients and the ability to WFH
  • Excellent prospects for advancement as the company expands
  • Based near Liverpool Street

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work with the wider aviation sales team, providing guidance and support to achieve revenue growth.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform business decisions and identify new opportunities
  • Create and deliver sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients
  • Support Sales Manager with forecasts, budgets, and reports for the executive team
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
  • Carry out regular market research, competitor analysis and benchmarking
  • Organise and execute participation in fairs, customer events, seminars, roadshows and functions
  • Support and strategic expansion of the existing customer base in the office and in the field
  • Support in the creation and implementation of the marketing and budget plan
  • Maintaining regular contact with assigned travel trade partners and commercial companies
  • Support and strategic expansion of the existing customer base in the office and in the field; regular e-mail distribution
  • Monitoring of contracts and distribution of tariffs and other airline news to the market
  • Visiting agents to present airline product information and training to front line staff
  • Interpreting revenue statistics, data and providing statistical reports
  • Identifying new sources of revenue from UK travel trade
  • Administrative support for Sales Manager
  • Carrying out market and potential analyses, follow up on the findings
  • Implementation of target group-specific sales and marketing measures

Experience Needed:

  • Fully knowledgeable of the airline product
  • Experience of Account Management in Airline sales or related travel industry field
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English required
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Ability to conduct statistical reviews and analyse results
  • Great interpersonal skills and a pleasant, outgoing personality
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interested apply here or email

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