Company: Air Arabia
Contact Information: cv@airarabia.com
Closing Date: "No Closing Date Stated"
HUB: Sharjah
PurposeThis role represents the interests of Air Arabia in Kenya for the purpose of increasing the Company’s market share and developing new opportunities.
Main Responsibilities- Leads the drive for sales for Air Arabia in Kenya.
- Oversees operational activities of Air Arabia in Kenya.
- Negotiates and acquires traffic rights and airport slots within Kenya.
- Develops and maintains relationships with government ministries, tourism departments and other government or semi-government agencies.
- Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals in civil aviation authorities, ensuring strict compliance in all Air Arabia activities with their policies and regulations.
- Inspires and motivates General Sales Agents and others engaged in sales activities in the region to achieve outstanding sales performance. Initiates and drives sales campaigns for Kenya.
- Analyses sales performance for Kenya, providing feedback to the Regional Manager identifying areas for concern and take appropriate measures to address concerns.
- Monitors the performance of General Sales Agents in Kenya, quickly identifying areas where sales targets are not being achieved, conducting analysis, determining the root cause and taking prompt corrective action.
- Identifies new opportunities for sales, new markets and agents in Kenya. In particular, identifying the unique needs of Kenya, which may be met by Air Arabia products and services. Produces recommendations based on cost/benefit analysis.
- Recruits and selects staff in new areas, helps establish the office and monitors its operation. Selects travel agents based on established criteria.
- Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with Company Department Heads so as to ensure support, assistance and advice in managing financial, human resources, engineering, purchasing and IT issues for Kenya.
- Ensure BSP is well distributed.
- Handle contracts with Tour Operators and review the same periodically.
- Co-ordinate with marketing & PR to ensure High Brand visibility.
Desired Profile- Bachelor’s degree and some management experience, incl. several years as a sales manager.
- Experience of the airline industry in a sales or marketing desirable.
Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending a copy of their updated resume to cv@airarabia.com
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