Develop and nurture long-term relationships with trade clients, serving as the primary point of contact for all business-related matters
Understand unique needs, preferences, and business objectives to tailor solutions that align with both the airlines offerings and the clients requirements
Work closely with the regionals sales team members to monitor and evaluate the sales target achievement periodically (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Regularly communicate and update trade clients about new offers, products, facilities, developments etc.
Identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts and pursue new business opportunities to expand the companys presence in the market
Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, product development, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment of sales strategies
Monitor competitor activities and market trends; Advice the internal decision-making team about rewarding new routes and timings
Gather market intelligence and liaise with the marketing and pricing team to design and rolling out of promotional and discount offers for market stimulation, penetration and building brand awareness
Develop comprehensive account plans for trade clients to outline sales strategies, revenue targets, and actions needed to maximize business opportunities
Regularly review and adjust plans based on market dynamics and performance metrics
Negotiate and finalize contractual agreements with trade partners, ensuring that the terms and conditions align with the companys objectives while meeting the needs of the partners
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and Air India policies and procedures
Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum 4+ Yrs. of relevant experience in Sales Previous experience in Airlines will be preferred