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Job description / Role
Sales Manager - Qatar Airways - Doha
This is an exciting role in which you will spearhead the development and implementation of Sales & Marketing initiatives that will help build brand, increase industry esteem and preference, and establish ownership of the Doha market space. You will be responsible for driving shareholder value through the maximisation of revenue. As a Manager you will effectively lead a team of Sales Executives with the objectives of continuing to grow and develop the client base.
You are required to deliver set revenue targets, produce long and short term local sales and channel plan including revenue targets as part of an integrated sales strategy. You will manage relationships with other airlines, trade bodies, government and civil aviation authorities as well as the general public. You will also be responsible for achieving annual sales targets within operating budget with a focus on increasing revenues.
Key accountabilities will include strategy formulation, sales & marketing, leadership, account management and staff management & training.
Requirements
To join our 5-star team in this role you will hold a University Degree with a minimum of six years trade or airline experience in management and sales. You will have a strong track record of strategic planning and a proven ability of leading a multi-cultural team. You should have strong experience of team management to motivate, mentor and develop your team.
To be successful in this role you must be committed, articulate with a high level of customer service at all times and possess the ability to develop strong relationships with key decision makers and influence key companies.
About the Company
Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 150 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.
Travel today involves a mix of short, medium and long-haul segments, with more people travelling than ever before. With the breadth of network coverage today, virtually no destination is unreachable. This is why the commitment to service is paramount; as our guests are travelling farther and more frequently than ever before, the experience on board is an important part of the journey itself.
Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.