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Airline Sales Account Manager
Washington DC area
Full time.
Washington DC area
Full time.
APG is the world’s largest and most successful airline representation company with offices in over 100 countries. We partner with over 200 airlines and are now seeking an additional Airline Sales Account Manager to join our US team. The new position will be based in Washington DC area, to cover sales in North Eastern States (excluding New York and surrounding States).
Our Airline Sales Account Managers are responsible for proactively managing business relationships with travel companies and strategic partners in the assigned territory. The successful candidate will be expected to build market share, maximize revenue growth and develop new commercial relationships on behalf of our valued airline clients. Key prerequisites for the role include at least 2 years’ experience in successful outside commercial sales for airlines, the ability to demonstrate existing relationships with the travel community in the assigned territory, the ability to identify and activate revenue opportunities and to show evidence of proactive sales and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Further details
The full-time position will report into our USA Country Office in New York. The role offers the opportunity to join a highly innovative, team-based organisation, which aims to deliver strong job satisfaction and rewards success. The role also offers the chance to be part of the APG network, the global leader in airline distribution solutions.
Job Qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Our Airline Sales Account Managers are responsible for proactively managing business relationships with travel companies and strategic partners in the assigned territory. The successful candidate will be expected to build market share, maximize revenue growth and develop new commercial relationships on behalf of our valued airline clients. Key prerequisites for the role include at least 2 years’ experience in successful outside commercial sales for airlines, the ability to demonstrate existing relationships with the travel community in the assigned territory, the ability to identify and activate revenue opportunities and to show evidence of proactive sales and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop the sale of passenger traffic in all market sectors on behalf of our airline clients within the assigned territory through a focused segmentation-based outside sales plan.
- Implement business plans and incentive agreements with travel agents, tour wholesalers and commercial accounts to effectively drive revenue growth.
- Attend meetings, trade functions and special events to promote future sales and create awareness of the products and destinations of our airline clients.
- Negotiate and manage business partnerships with key executive decision-makers and travel suppliers.
Further details
The full-time position will report into our USA Country Office in New York. The role offers the opportunity to join a highly innovative, team-based organisation, which aims to deliver strong job satisfaction and rewards success. The role also offers the chance to be part of the APG network, the global leader in airline distribution solutions.
Job Qualifications
- Excellent educational results (High school or equivalent)
- At least 2 years successful sales experience within an airline environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
- Must have demonstrated required skills as detailed in the job description.
- A team player with drive and a creative approach to business development.
- Full driving license.
Job Type: Full-time