Job Purpose
The Position:
- To achieve, organise, control and monitor passenger sales targets and marketing goals of the company.
- To effectively manage trade and corporate relationships to support station commercial objectives by conducting regular sales visit.
- To monitor operations and administration of sales inline with company procedures and policies.
- To assist in the development of value-added products for implementation in the local market in order to further optimize and enhance revenue
- To control, guide and monitor the day-to-day activities of all field sales staff to ensure satisfactory performance levels and smooth flow of business.
- To ensure that the product and promotional plans are understood and implemented to give the greatest impact in the market.
- To prepare weekly, monthly and annual sales reports and constant monitoring of market trends and competitor activities in order to ensure that Head Office is kept informed of local conditions.
- To review the fortnightly and monthly sales of travel agents and GSA to ensure that business potential is being maximised and take suitable remedial actions.
- To liaise with marketing and other passenger service related departments of Emirates to ensure well integrated sales effort.
Qualifications & Experience
- University Graduate.
- At least 5 years experience in passenger sales in a highly competitive airline/travel market, of which 2 years should have been in a prominent sales position.
- Excellent organizational, communicational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- An excellent track record in developing, implementing and controlling budgets.
- Should be an analytical thinker with a high degree of initiative to keep pace with market trends and develop appropriate innovative strategies.
- Thorough knowledge of Word/Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of the local travel market.
- Should possess a valid local driving license.
- Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory.
Please note that you must have the right to live and work in Uganda. The company will not assist with visas & work permits.
Salary & Benefits
Join our growing team and enjoy a competitive remuneration package, discounts on flights and hotel stays. Find out more about working with us in our website www.emirates.com/careers
