We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Sales Executive combining both outdoor and indoor sales tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our airline sales operations and play a vital role in supporting our sales team. If you have experience in airline sales, we would love to hear from you.

The Job:

• Support and strategic expansion of the existing customer base in the office and in the field
• Fully knowledgeable of the airline product
• Support in the creation and implementation of the marketing and budget plan
• Maintaining regular contact with assigned travel trade partners and commercial companies
• 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
• Carrying out market and potential analyses, follow up on the findings.
• Implementation of target group-specific sales and marketing measures
• Regular pricing benchmarking and timely reporting
• Maintain database updated for all systems and regular e-mail distribution.
• Organizing and coordinating customer events
• Monitoring of contracts and distribution of tariffs and other airline news to the market
• Product training and participation in trade fairs and events
• Implementation of target group-specific sales and marketing measures

Skills Required:

• Completed studies in business administration/Aviation or training in Aviation.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in airline sales, ideally with an airline company in the UK market
• Understanding travel industry/aviation market and mechanics of UK trade
• Technical understanding of airline operations, reservations, and group sales
• Technical understanding of the various channels of distribution used in the UK marketplace.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint in particular)
• Knowledge of Amadeus Altea GDS is preferred.
• Advanced organizing skills
• Distinctive sales personality with passion for the airline industry and understanding of the segments of the travel and tourism industry.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (further language skills are an advantage, especially Hindi
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, great interpersonal skills, and a pleasant, outgoing personality

The Package:

• Salary £32,000
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid Working
• 21 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 25 days, excluding bank holidays.
• Company IT equipment provided.
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Working with a professional team
• Multi-cultural working environment
• Positive team spirit
• Great promotional opportunities as the business grows.

Interested:

• If you are interested in the above vacancy, please click 'APPY' or call / email Helen 02038879444 helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk