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HomeJobsBusiness Development Manager

Etihad Airways

Business Development Manager

full timeseniorAbu Dhabi, UAE3 months ago
25,000-42,000 AED/mo
Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Identify new business opportunities and lead the development of sales initiatives, to ensure consistent growth and to meet overall Company sales and revenue targets. Accountabilities Conduct business development initiatives to expand the businesses and sources of income Plan, propose and implement strategic and tactical agreements to strengthen and expand the business Research, gather and analyse data on products and competitors in the market and guide market research plans to define the best approach to increase Company market quota and visibility Represent the company within the defined region to ensure the commercial success Act as local point of contact for internal stakeholders and Head Office Management to ensure proper management and reporting of dealings, administrative activities and revenue generating opportunities Analyse, measure and report on performance of all marketing and sales promotion initiatives to improve selling approach Participate in defining sales strategy and objectives to ensure alignment with overall Company objectives and external trends Develop and monitor sales plans to ensure sales strategy is properly implemented across the markets and expected results are reached within budget Define area sales targets and possible channels to be used to ensure consistent contribution to overall Company results Develop and maintain excellent relationships with third parties (e.g. travel agencies, corporate customers governmental authorities) to ensure effective brand positioning among strategic clients Develop, manage and stipulate a portfolio of contracts by counselling district sales representatives to ensure that Company market positioning is improved and compliant with overall commercial strategy Liaise with local governmental authorities to ensure compliance with all local regulations and policies Engage with Company partners to conduct joint negotiations with clients or intermediaries to optimize company visibility and to exploit new commercial channels and possibilities Develop, implement and manage the local sales channel strategy according to Company guidelines in order to ensure the maximization of company reach and revenues possibilities Monitor sales KPIs and dashboards to identify areas of improvement, new initiatives and propose corrective actions

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 7 years of experience within relevant field

Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities and lead sales initiatives to achieve company sales and revenue targets. Plan, propose and implement strategic and tactical agreements to expand the business. Conduct market research, analyze data on products and competitors, and guide market research plans to increase market share and visibility. Represent the company within the defined region to ensure commercial success. Serve as the local point of contact for internal stakeholders and Head Office management regarding dealings, administrative activities and revenue opportunities. Analyze, measure and report on the performance of marketing and sales promotions to improve selling approaches. Define sales strategy and objectives aligned with company goals and external trends. Develop and monitor sales plans to ensure proper implementation and achievement of results within budget. Define area sales targets and channels to ensure consistent contribution to company results. Develop and maintain relationships with third parties (e.g., travel agencies, corporate clients, governmental authorities) to enhance brand positioning among strategic clients. Develop, manage and manage a portfolio of contracts to ensure market positioning aligns with commercial strategy. Liaise with local governmental authorities to ensure compliance with local regulations. Engage with partners for joint negotiations to optimize visibility and explore new channels. Develop and implement the local sales channel strategy to maximize reach and revenue. Monitor sales KPIs and dashboards to identify improvement areas and propose corrective actions.

Skills Required

Business developmentSales strategyMarket researchContract managementPartnership developmentStakeholder managementChannel strategyRegulatory complianceVendor managementGovernment liaisonNegotiationBrand positioningKPI analysis

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