Sales & Marketing Support Executive

Aviareps; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Key Account / Sales and Marketing Support Executive to join their dynamic team. This role offers you the chance to leverage your travel and airline background while supporting sales and marketing initiatives. You will play a crucial role in developing strategic objectives, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, this position provides excellent opportunities for career advancement in a vibrant environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a company's success, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

20 Days Annual Leave

Company IT Equipment

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in airline and tourism sales with strong sales orientation.
• Proven ability to meet targets with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of travel distribution tools and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand the customer base through strategic sales.
• Coordinate client events and manage marketing initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis and maintain client communication.

Skills

Sales Orientation

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Travel Industry

Fluent English

Basic Knowledge of Amadeus & Sabre

Experience with GDS

Education

Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Degree in Economics or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

GDS Systems

CRM Tools

Job description

Are you a travel enthusiast with a knack for organization?

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Key Account / Sales and Marketing Support Executive to service our clients and contribute towards the company's overall objectives.

If you have a travel / airline background in both sales and marketing with a keen interest to expand your career, then this role is your ticket to success! Based at our Design Quarter commercial office (Sandton), you will be working with a small, close-knit and hands-on team, where your primary responsibility will be to support all sales & marketing initiatives and develop annual strategic objectives.

Specific tasks are varied including sales, pricing & benchmarking, marketing, PR, social media, events, CRM development, BSP, and data analysis. Meeting monthly deadlines and sales objectives will be key.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• On-site position 40 hours per week.
• Company IT equipment provided.
• 20 working days annual leave.
• Co-working with a small hands-on team of professionals.
• Great opportunities towards career growth.

Responsibilities

• Support and strategic expansion of the existing customer base in both field sales and internal support.
• Fully knowledgeable of the various airline or tourism products.
• Support, creation, and implementation of the marketing, PR, and budget plans.
• Administrative support.
• Organise and coordinate client events.
• Benchmark of competitors and close coordination with client HQ management.
• Product training to Travel Trade and hosting fam trips.
• Achieve internal and external sales targets.
• Create and maintain database using in-house CRM tool.
• Developing sales and marketing campaigns and strategies for each channel.
• Market intelligence surveys, data analysis, and development of potential opportunities.
• Regular sales & market analysis and reporting.
• Client reporting and communication.
• Participation in fairs, events, workshops.

About You

• Understanding the travel and aviation industry and the mechanics of the South African trade.
• A go-getter attitude with a passion for contributing to the success of the company.
• Technical understanding of airline sales, operations, reservations, BSP, and BI tools.
• Basic knowledge in Amadeus & Sabre an advantage.
• Procedural understanding of the various channels of distributions used in the marketplace.
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Vibrant sales personality with a passion for the airline and tourism industries.
• Must be independent, structured, and goal-oriented.
• Own reliable transportation and clean driver's license is mandatory.

Key Skills

• Diploma in travel and tourism, economics, communication, marketing, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in airline and tourism sales.
• Good knowledge and connections with the South African travel trade, including leisure and corporate channels, travel trends, and consumer behaviour.
• Strong sales orientation in the airline and tourism sector.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Other European languages an advantage.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with travel distribution tools such as GDS and other systems (e.g., MIDT, e-Smash) will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Knowledge of GDS a key advantage (Amadeus / Sabre).
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Availability for occasional travel (domestic and international).

Please note – applicants must be eligible to live and work in South Africa (SA Nationals or unrestricted permanent resident status).