Air Product and Sales Director, Travel Industry, £six figures, London/Hybrid with global travel. A fantastic opportunity to join this well-established and reputable travel company where you will be leading the air contracting, sales and operations teams across multiple brands and global offices.

Air Product and Sales Director Responsibilities

• Develop global partnerships and contract agreement with key airlines globally.
• Streamline processes, systems and technology to ensure successful delivery of air product.
• Maximise profitability and conversion of airline / flight sales attached to bookings globally across different brands.
• Continually drive enhancements to air system functionality.
• Identify and deliver on growth opportunities.
• Support the sales team regarding standards and the delivery of the air programme.
• Maintain knowledge of GDS and preferred airline partner contract details.
• Cross-functional collaboration with IT, Revenue Management, Marketing and Finance to maximise opportunities and profitability.

Air Product and Sales Director Skills Required

• Extensive experience contracting, negotiating with and managing partnerships with global airlines.
• High level knowledge of GDS systems
• Experience leading of working with sales and call centre environments preferably within the travel industry.
• Experience of working with global markets including USA, EMEA and APAC would be a distinct advantage.
• Effective at working in a global, matrix organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Air Product and Sales Director Additional Details

• A highly competitive basic salary in to the six figures for the right individual
• Bonus up to 20%
• Additional benefits such as pension, private health, discounted travel for friends and family
• It is expected there will be international travel up to approximately 30% of the time.
• When in the UK, the role will be hybrid (3-4 days a week) in London and remote 1-2 days a week.

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