Airline Sales Manager (GTR1627)
London, London
Leisure
£42,000 plus bonus
Full time / Permanent
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Gecko Travel Recruitment are thrilled to be working with this well-known London-based airline. They are seeking an Airline Sales Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
As Airline Sales Manager you will professionally represent the airline to travel trade partners and commercial companies, while driving revenue growth and expanding market share.
A minimum 5 years' experience in a senior sales role within the travel industry is essential to be considered for this role.
The role:
- Establishing and maintaining regular communication with travel trade partners and commercial companies
- Expanding market share and driving revenue growth
- Identifying new revenue opportunities within the UK travel trade
- Leading, motivating and managing a small team of reservations and sales staff
- Conducting visits to travel agents to deliver airline product presentations and provide training
- Working to sales targets
- Attending and representing the airline at trade shows and travel exhibitions
You will have:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior account manager/sales role
- Airline, TMC or Tour Operator background
- Proven sales experience
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to work under pressure & unsupervised
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Additional Information:
- Salary £42,000 plus bonus
- Office based Monday to Friday
- Opportunities to travel both nationally and internationally
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life assurance
- Regular company socials
- Retail discount scheme
This is a unique opportunity to join and represent an established airline in a classic Sales Manager role.
Please send your CV to hello@geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk quoting GTR1627, alternatively head to our website for more details and to apply: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk
Please note that if you do not hear from Gecko Travel Recruitment within 7 days of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.