Executive, Sales Operations

Malaysia Airlines Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline company in Malaysia seeks an Executive for Sales Operations to support the sales team in achieving commercial objectives. The role involves managing customer interactions, providing analytical support, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Marketing and 3-5 years of experience in airline sales or the aviation industry. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate training and manage relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in airline sales or the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to travel agents and corporate clients.
• Assist with group travel requests and ticketing support.
• File and update fares in internal systems.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives.
• Facilitate training for agents on sales tools.
• Compile and analyze sales reports.

Skills

Agent & Corporate TMC Guest Support

Group Booking & Ticketing Management

Fare Filing & Fare Benchmarking

Sales Marketing Campaign Support

Training Facilitation

Reporting & Finance Support

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Executive, Sales Operations (PNH) (22577)

Country Manager or as otherwise directed by the Company.

Role Purpose

The Executive, Sales Operations is responsible for supporting the sales team in achieving commercial objectives by managing agent and customer interactions, coordinating sales activities, and providing analytical and reporting support. The role contributes to the smooth delivery of sales operations, ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and helps strengthen relationships with trade partners and customers.

Key Accountability

• Agent & Corporate TMC Guest Support
  • Provide frontline support to travel agents, Corporate TMC and guests by managing inquiries, bookings, and post-travel services to ensure smooth operations.
  • Respond to queries from agents, Corporate TMC and guests on bookings, fares, policies, and ticketing, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
  • Deliver real-time communication and assistance during flight disruptions to facilitate re-accommodation and apply commercial policies effectively.
  • Maintain accurate and timely updates of travel agent & Corporate TMC details in internal systems in line with commercial policies.
  • Draft, format, and distribute trade communications, including promotions, fare updates, and policy changes, to agents, OTAs, consolidators, and corporate clients.
• Group Booking & Ticketing Management
  • Assist agents and corporate clients with group travel requests through the Group Portal, including quotations, booking modifications, and system support.
  • Provide ticketing support for travel agents, including issuance, reissuance, payment validation, and compliance with fare rules.
  • Process involuntary refunds in compliance with airline policies, regulatory requirements, and revenue protection standards.
• Fare Filing & Fare Bench Marking
  • File and update public, private, and promotional fares in internal systems and distribution platforms as guided.
  • Monitor competitor fares and conduct benchmarking to provide pricing intelligence and ensure parity across channels.
• Support Sales Marketing Campaign and Promotions
  • Support sales and marketing initiatives by coordinating backend tasks such as data preparation, reporting, and system setup.
• Facilitate Training for Agents on Sales Tools
  • Facilitate training sessions for agents on airline sales tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and strengthen partnerships.
• Reporting & Finance Support
  • Coordinate with Finance to process and track Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders, ensuring compliance and timely vendor payments.
  • Compile and analyze sales reports, including revenue, load factors, incentives, and market trends,>
  • Investigate and resolve Agency Debit and Credit Memo issues to ensure accuracy and adherence to IATA regulations.

Qualifications & Working Experience

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or any related field with 3-5 years of relevant working experience in airline sales or the aviation industry.