Corporate Sales Account Manager - Airlines

As an Account Manager in Corporate Sales within the Airlines industry, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and enhance market presence. You will be tasked with fostering strong relationships with corporate and trade stakeholders, negotiating commercial deals, and maximizing profits across various business channels. Maintaining connections with key decision-makers and influencers is crucial to drive business growth and revenue opportunities. Collaboration with internal departments is essential for executing tactical deals, branding initiatives, and airline promotions effectively. You will also be responsible for cultivating relationships with existing clients, offering tailored travel solutions, and promoting new products to boost revenue streams and enhance client satisfaction. Working closely with senior management, you will contribute to the development and execution of airline strategies, leveraging databases to identify trends and formulate strategic recommendations. Establishing connections with travel agencies and corporates, conducting product presentations, and expanding market reach are also key aspects of your role. Providing excellent customer support services to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention will be a priority. Monitoring market trends, aligning airline policies accordingly, and offering strategic insights on competitor activities are essential for maintaining competitiveness and driving business growth. In this role, you will track and analyze sales performance metrics to evaluate progress against targets and inform future strategies. A Bachelor's degree in any field is required, with an MBA preferred. A minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the airline industry, along with a strong understanding of industry dynamics, market trends, and the competitive landscape, is essential. Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels. A results-driven mindset, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and skills in leadership, team development, and analytical thinking are crucial for success in this role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel is required. Experience with Salesforce is preferred. A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative approach to teamwork will be beneficial in this dynamic and challenging environment.,