Charter Sales Executive - Gama Aviation

/ Position: Charter Sales Executive
/ Location: Sharjah UAE
/ Working Hours: FullTime
/ Package Details: Competitive Salary Excellent Benefits

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for an experienced Charter Sales Executive to join our innovative and expanding Charter Sales Team based in the UAE. The Charter Sales Executive drives and maximizes charter sales revenues on Gama Aviations managed aircraft and provide aviation solutions to our global client base. Working as part of a team the role is to ensure that clients receive accurate timely information and response relating to travel enquiries and charter requests.

This position would be well suited to a wellrounded individual with the ability to deliver first class customer service. Able to deliver under pressure and exceed client expectations the Charter Sales Executive provides solutions to our established client network whilst capturing new client leads and converting opportunities. Candidates must evidence experience of working within business aviation / airline industry or associated industry roles highlighting their understanding of operational requirements and responsibilities. Additionally there will be times when the individual may need to work evenings and weekends to ensure the successful completion of tasks and to meet client needs.

Within Charter Sales no two days are the same so the ability to multitask is an absolute essential. This role has to opportunity to work with world class music and entertainment clients financial powerhouse and private individuals.

/ About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes we fly but we also save lives provide mission critical intelligence and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK Middle East and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel personal growth opportunities and the ability for longterm progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• • Integrate into a global charter sales team with support from the UK team and work as part of the team to create and implement sales strategies.
  • Deliver world class aviation solutions to the global charter market.
  • Drive sales and achieve sales revenue targets.
  • Retain existing client demand and generate new business leads.
  • Build and deliver strong client and supplier relationships within the business aviation community and direct client base.
  • Responsively and accurately deliver charter quotations.
  • Manage the charter sale life cycle.
  • Manage the CRM system.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor activity.
  • Analyse aircraft pricing and variable costs.
  • Represent the company and project the group profile and products to the wider charter audience.
  • Willingness to work outofhours and weekends on a roster system as necessary to support charter demand.

/ Skills Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• • Evidence of Business Aviation / Airline / Travel Industry (or associated industry) sales or brokering experience
  • Experience within a sales environment.
  • Demonstrate initiative selfmotivation and the capability to work effectively independently.
  • Working knowledge of Aircraft Management flight operations (including aircraft performance / crew FTLs / airport categorization and suitability).
  • Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders / clients / group departments.
  • Excellent written and verbal English language. High standard of numeracy.
  • IT literate with experience of MS Office applications.
  • Proactive natural communicator with a strong interpersonal skillset.
  • High attention to detail. An adaptable and resourceful personality.
  • Ability to selfmotivate perform and deliver under pressure in time critical environments.
  • Confident prospector (experience with cold calling is desirable).
  • Career driven with an ambition to retain career path within the aviation industry.

Advantageous

• • Strong travel knowledge global awareness and interest in current events.
  • Possesses a degree or diploma qualification.
  • UAE Driving Licence.

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary we will offer you:

• • Great WorkLife Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy 3 days in the office 2 days from home.
  • Comprehensive Life Assurance.
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
  • Comprehensive Private Healthcare.
  • Investment in Training Qualifications and Professional Development.

Due to the volume of applications received only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.