Country Manager – KSA

1. Role Objective
   

As
Country Manager –KSA,
you will be the ambassador of Salam Air in Saudi Arabia. You'll drive top-line
growth, elevate our brand, and ensure operational excellence through our local
sales and support network, while upholding the highest standards of regulatory
compliance.

1. Duties and Responsibilities
   

• Sales & Revenue Leadership:Exceed revenue, yield and profitability targets through strategic planning and proactive execution.
  
• Market Expansion:Identify and secure new business channels, corporate, travel agents, OTAs and government entities—to maximize sales opportunities.
  
• GSA Network Management:Lead and inspire a team of 15+ GSA staff, set clear objectives, monitor performance and foster a high-performance culture.
  
• Business Planning & Forecasting:Develop annual and quarterly sales plans; deliver insightful weekly and monthly performance reports to senior management.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement:Cultivate strong relationships with Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Transport, airport authorities, media and other key external partners.
  
• Brand Building & Promotions:Collaborate with marketing to design and roll out high-impact campaigns and media activities that reinforce Salam Air's unique value proposition.
  
• Financial Stewardship:Oversee station budgets, ensure timely receipt of funds, manage bank guarantees and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  
• Market Intelligence & Pricing:Analyze competitor and market trends , recommend fare to optimize yield and drive maximum volume /SF .
  
• Crisis & Disruption Management:Lead emergency response coordination, working closely with airport and GSA teams to maintain service continuity.
  

What SalamAir offers?

1. Opportunity to lead and shape Salam Air's growth in a dynamic market.
   
2. Continuous professional development and clear career progression path.
   
3. A collaborative, inclusive and high-energy work environment.
   

Education
& Experience

1. Minimum Graduation in any discipline (aviation or business studies will be a plus)
   
2. 7 years of travel trade work experience in handling sales function of which last 3 years in Airline Management. Low-Cost carrier experience will be an added advantage.
   
3. Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and negotiation prowess.
   
4. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
   
5. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and airline reservation systems.
   
6. Analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
   
7. Resilient, adaptable and results-oriented, with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude.