Airline Sales and Marketing Director

<p>Zenon Aviation is delighted to be recruiting for one of the world’s leading international airlines an EMEA Sales and Marketing Director to be based in the UK.</p> <p>Our client requires a strong leader with extensive management experience to develop and initiate a robust sales and marketing strategy to effectively grow the Airlines market share within the EMEA region. The successful candidate will have had experience in managing in excess of 100 personnel and leading teams throughout the region. You will be required to develop business critical sales processes of ticket sales and marketing strategies throughout all of the Airlines international branches and consistently grow the Airlines revenue streams.&nbsp;</p> <p>To be considered for this opportunity, the successful individual must have an excellent track record of achievement and leadership at the very highest level in airline sales and marketing function. Familiarity with the international airline markets and have the ability to grow and develop new and existing contacts within the EMEA region. The successful applicant will have excellent motivation, ambition and innovation, along with a passion for the Airline and Aviation Industry coupled with awareness of working within a multi-cultural environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>To be considered candidates must have at least 10 years’ experience in airline sales and marketing management. Experience in promotion, as well as aviation sales, and the ability to network and negotiate is essential.</p> <p>Further Key responsibilities of the role include:</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maximise airlines revenue within the EMEA region.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Develop ticketing sales and marketing strategies while balancing company objectives and customer satisfaction.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain excellent relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring total client satisfaction.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Manage and motivate existing sales teams throughout the region and set clear goals within the various countries and KPI’s to meet those objectives.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain and develop existing clients as well as new sales prospects.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Analyse business development and monitor market trends, continuously looking for commercial opportunities and identifying new sales opportunities internationally<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Define and manage the sales and commercial organisational structure and organisational strategic objectives.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Define, lead &amp; manage the sales and marketing budget maximizing efficiency while ensuring the company’s revenue grows.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Travel to all the airline branches and implement company sales and marketing strategy considering and understanding the cultural differences.</p> <p>The following attributes are also required:</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication and negotiation skills<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Extensive experience of developing, maintaining and delivering on sales objectives to meet Company strategy<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Extensive knowledge of airline Industry within the EMEA region<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Confident and commercially astute business leader capable of operating within a highly competitive market to aggressive targets and deadlines<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Successful track record in delivering increased sales and airline revenue.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong leadership and motivational skills.<br /> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong computer literacy with the ability to produce concise management reports and projections</p> <p>Salary is negotiable according to experience and the Airline offers generous benefits package and travel allowances.</p> <p>To apply for this position please forward your CV to ashley.ewen@zenon.aero &nbsp;or for further information please telephone +44(0)1483 332000. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.</p> <p>Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in regards to this vacancy.</p>