Sales Account Officer- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Philippine Airlines; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Sales Executive in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves assisting the Country Manager, promoting services, and maintaining relationships with travel agents to achieve sales targets. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience, be fluent in English, and preferably have a background in airline sales. This opportunity offers a chance to work with a reputable airline while contributing to its growth in the competitive travel market.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of successful sales and marketing experience.
• Fluent in English with good writing and communication skills.
• Experience in sales travel or airline sales is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Country Manager with overall sales duties.
• Maintain relationships with travel agencies.
• Handle issues from travel agents regarding products and services.
• Conduct product updates for travel agents.
• Implement sales strategies for market changes.

Skills

Sales and marketing experience

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Knowledge of reservations and ticketing

Job description

*This role is for Malaysian nationals only or people eligible to work in Malaysia only. We do not provide work visa for this role.

*Candidates with airline/ airport experience will be given priority.

Basic Function:

The role is responsible in assisting the Country Manager or Area Manager with overall sales duties. Promotes the company and handles liaising with travel agents to ensure Philippine Airlines’ distribution channel is updated of its products and services; thereby meeting the targeted sales growth and profit objectives.

Major Responsibility Areas:

• Provides support in executing the overall sales and marketing plan of the district by regularly visiting the travel agents, assigned accounts, and customers
• Establishes and maintains cordial and effective relationships with key personnel in the travel agencies/ industry. Must be excellent at prospecting and expanding market share at existing accounts. Initiates and orchestrates regular client visits
• Coordinates, assist and handles the resolution of issues/concerns raised by travel agents on matters pertaining to product, pricing and services.
• Organizes, coordinates and conducts product update/briefing for travel agents and represent Philippine Airlines in travel shows, trade fairs, community events, conventions and other industry/sales related functions
• Provides proactive and aggressive sales and promotion strategies and activities for immediate reaction to rapid market changes and competition

Qualification and Experience:

1. At least 2 years of successful sales and marketing experience;
2. Knowledgeable of reservations and ticketing and airport operations
3. Must be fluent in English and have good writing and communication skills
4. Experience in sales travel or airline sales is highly preferred