Job Description

Job Description

• Formulate, implement & analyze business strategies to maximize overall sales growth and profitability in line with the corporate plan of AirAsia

• Secure continued growth by managing existing accounts/distribution channels and identifying and implementing new channels and growth opportunities;

• Set & Achieve sales targets;

• Gather market intelligence and monitor industry developments and competitor activity in the territory;

• Maintain understanding of governmental and regulatory issues that can impact our business in the territory.

• Prepare regular reports and reviews on sales performance with the Management on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Develop sales strategies,set sales targets and key KPIs for the department to align with the overall Regional Commercial plan

• Provide perspectives and insights on global trends related to the aviation industry, especially on air ticket selling; analyse trends and identify business opportunities and threats

• Lead and manage the distribution channel(s) and team(s) with AirAsia model and interest in priority

• Actively contribute to the strategic plans within the off-line portfolio, ensuring that plans accurately reflect the needs of the market.

• Maintain existing and develop new trade customer relationships

• Oversee operations of sales support teams to ensure customer satisfaction and provide support as needed

• Coordinate with respective team leads/heads and other relevant parties to identify new business opportunities 

• Review sales performance and provide support to other point of sales (POS) as needed

Reqyuirements & Experience

• Minimum qualification is Diploma/Degree holder in any field with at least six years commercial experience in sales and distribution sectors, knowledge of the aviation business is preferable;

• The ideal candidate for the position will be an accomplished and experienced sales manager with a track record of delivering results within a competitive and fast moving industry;

• Proven track record of successful sales and client relationship management;

• Experience of staff management and development is an asset;

• Highly developed communication, negotiation, sales and presentation skills;

• Ability to understand complex business processes, technology and products and the benefit they can bring to the portfolio;

• A keen grasp of the economic drivers of the business and the ability to apply this knowledge, along with creativity, to drive innovative solutions and cost effective relationships;

• Microsoft Office application, fluent in written and spoken English is a must;

• Good interpersonal, communication and strong analytical & presentation skills;

• Ambitious and results-driven and able to work independently;

• Pleasant personality and pro-active attitude;

• The candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively.

•  Fluent in English and conversational in Bahasa Malaysia

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