Knowledge of, or experience in, the airline industry is a distinct advantage
Knowledge of, or experience in, the Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong/China) is a distinct advantage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable networking and relationship management skills
Solid experience in working in an environment with targets and achieving targets
Strong negotiation skills
Respectable level of PC literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of MIDT, DDS, QlikSense and Salesforce Automation tool
Adaptive to and embraces constant change
Must comply with the Companys mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy
Must have the right to work and live in the United States
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Head of Trade Sales (West), this position will continuously seek to acquire new business and establish Client's in new markets
Achieving and exceeding agreed Trade Sales targets though proactive negotiation and management of existing agency sales and indirect sales channels
Acquire high value global and local trade partners as per agreed targets using an insights driven approach
Actively initiate and follow up on sales actions, obtain sales leads and dynamically seek new business
Engage in consultative and insightful selling techniques and services with a dedicated focus on new business development
Actively assist in transforming the culture from one of relationship-based selling to an insights-driven smarter selling ethos
Ensure strong focus is given to seeking opportunities in the High-end leisure market including renewals and repeat business
Portfolio Management
Ensure management of the local relationship for Global Trade Partners
Service the existing portfolio in order to maintain and grow the value (focusing on revenue growth)
Make regular sales visits to clients to conduct presentations, seminars, provide updates on products and services in order to enhance sales opportunities and facilitate sales process
Ensure that prioritization allows for focus on the top revenue generating trade partners and actively seek ways to improve the quality of the revenue generated by the portfolio
Negotiate rates, commissions and contracts in a timely manner against a background of data and yields to achieve the best return on investment and have a mutually beneficial outcome
Ensure that a cohesive sales activity and marketing plan is in place and managed with each incentivized trade partner
Actively search for new corporate sales leads through the Trade Partners and ensure these are passed on to the Corporate Sales teams
Be the airlines ambassador within the portfolio to maintain strong relationships ensuring positive and prominent brand position and partner trust
Actively manage the cost of sales needed to generate the revenue within the mandated parameters
Closely monitor the effectiveness of incentive schemes by conducting regular and timely performance reviews in order to maximize available and potential revenue and market share shift opportunities
Actively promote the use of new tools and technology to enhance communication, convenience, efficiency and service experience
Utilize Salesforce to manage new and existing customers and sales activities
Utilize DDS and QlikSense to track the account performance
Represent Client's at industry and networking events
Any other reasonable task as requested
Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required