Air Arabia
UAE
The Role
Area Manager- UAE
Air Arabia is looking for dynamic target driven individual to join its Commercial team. The selected individual will be responsible for representing the interests of Air Arabia in Dubai and for increasing the Company’s market share and distribution in the territory.
Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for maximizing revenue generation while establishing, maintaining and growing our network and distribution to achieve commercial targets and goals set for your area. You will be responsible for increasing business opportunities through various existing and new channels while developing and maintaining relationships with government ministries, tourism departments and other government or semi-government agencies in strict compliance with all Air Arabia policies and regulations.
As the Area Manager-UAE, you will also be responsible to inspire and motivate General Sales Agents and others engaged in sales to achieve outstanding sales performance. This includes regular analysis of sales, identify areas for concern and provide feedback to the Head of Sales. You will be also monitor the performance of General Sales Agents where sales targets are not being achieved, conducting analysis, determining the root cause and taking prompt corrective action.
You will be expected to support the Sales Managers to identify new opportunities for sales, new markets and agents while identifying the unique needs of the assigned geographical area / territory that may be met by Air Arabia products and services and strategically guides the UAE Sales team in achievement of their targets with a focus on increasing web sales and promoting Air Arabia Holidays.
In this position, you will be expected to lead your team by example displaying exemplary levels of initiative and commitment to achieve. You will be expected to work with a proactive approach and take appropriate decisions based on proper analysis of situations bearing in mind the company’s interests and cost.
Requirements
• Educated to a minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7 years of Airline Sales experience
• At least 5 years in a Sales Management position
Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and result oriented team? Then, please apply now!
About the Company
Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since.