We're seeking an enthusiastic Senior Sales & Account Manager to manage the commercial and operational relationship for Sabre corporation in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah. This position requires a customer-centric thought process as well as advanced sales skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business opportunities by identifying, targeting and securing new partnerships for Sabre.
- Own the end-to-end sales cycle including identifying, qualifying, solution and negotiation, and closing.
- Meet and exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs related to new business, market share and revenue growth.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline using a structured and data-driven approach.
- Lead and manage the commercial relationship with key accounts in Western Province – KSA.
- Build long-term customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor to help them grow their business with Sabre.
- Coordinate internally with cross-functions teams to address needs and resolve issues promptly.
- Drive customer engagement by promoting adoption of Sabre solutions and value-added services.
- Monitor account performance, identify gaps, and develop plans to grow customer value and market share.
- Conduct business reviews and regular meetings to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Recommends changes in policies and procedures in order to maximize revenue generation and manage account margin.
- Work closely with the commercial team to support contract renewals, upsell opportunities, and incentive program design.
- Any other duty assigned by the Area/Country Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing or a related field required
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience
- Good understanding of the travel distribution industry and/or IT
- Experience with GDS (backend)
- Experience in managing business relationships and driving growth with customers
- Experience creating presentations and conducting webinars
- Experience with presenting company story and products to a customer and measuring customer success
- Experience in up-selling products to customers and reaching sales goals
- Experience with negotiating contracts/pricing
- Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong interpersonal skills, internal and external, and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Fluency in English and Arab