Regional Sales Director

Sales Leadership Role in Saudi Arabia

1. Overview

The successful candidate will serve as the ambassador of a leading airline in Saudi Arabia, driving top-line growth and elevating the brand through local sales and support networks.

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth: Exceed revenue targets through strategic planning and execution, analyzing trends to optimize yield and recommending fares accordingly.
• Market Expansion: Identify and secure new business channels to maximize sales opportunities, building strong relationships with key external partners.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a team of professionals, set clear objectives, monitor performance, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Business Planning & Forecasting: Develop annual and quarterly sales plans, deliver insightful performance reports to stakeholders.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee budgets, manage funds, and implement cost-saving initiatives to ensure financial stability.
• Crisis & Disruption Management: Develop emergency response strategies to mitigate disruptions and maintain operational excellence.

Key Skills and Qualifications

1. Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker with commercial experience and negotiation skills.
2. Leadership and Relationship-Building: Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
3. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Office and airline reservation systems.
4. Analytical Mindset: Analytical mindset with data conversion abilities, results-oriented with a resilient attitude.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to lead and shape growth in a dynamic market.
2. Continuous professional development and career progression.

Requirements

1. Graduation in any discipline (aviation or business studies preferred).
2. 7 years of travel trade experience, 3 years in airline management.