Location: Phoenix, Arizona Job type: Contract/Locum Aircraft type: Contact: No Name Sector: Job Role:
Job Description
Responsible for the management of an assigned sales territory comprised of corporate accounts in the PHX Area and various cities in the Western Division.
Designs and executes value-based selling strategies to position American as the preferred airline supplier with customers in various geographies.
Focuses on creative, strategic plans to increase AA revenue share gap and quality of revenue.
Analyzes data, develops, promotes, and sells a broad range of programs to increase AA revenue share and specific market improvements.
Conducts regular in-person sales calls, communicates through traditional and modern channels, and creates proposals and presentations to support sales activity.
Develops and implements comprehensive calls plans and focus strategies for each account.
Attends industry functions to represent American within the business community.
Job Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or comparable work experience.
Prior sales or marketing experience required with proven ability to close sales.
Demonstrated ability to cold call and prospect for new business.
Excellent relationship and negotiation skills necessary.
Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills required.
Must possess sound analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
Broad industry knowledge with a complete understanding of AA’s product-line and competitive strengths.
Strong background with PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, efficient internet search expertise and familiarity with online booking tools.
Must possess drive and enthusiasm to succeed in an autonomous entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to interact with various levels of management throughout American Airlines, our Joint Business Partners and in the corporate arena and travel agency environment.
Ability to operate in a highly competitive, very demanding environment.
Above average communication and ability to drive positive interaction.
Up to 50% Travel required.
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
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