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Air Seychelles is looking for a dynamic individual to lead, manage and oversee all aspects of commercial sales, marketing, pricing and revenue management, charter sales, and interline/codeshare partnership, cargo sales, scheduling, and fleet planning of the business in order to deliver the company’s business and financial growth plan year on year.

Job Description

A summary of your responsibilities will include but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Develop, implement, monitor and continuously improve the commercial strategy, supporting the overall company objectives.
• Manage all department functions including revenue management, Local and International Sales, Aero-political, Network planning, Marketing, PR, E-Commerce, Distribution, Product and Guest experience.
• Build the commercial functions capability (people, processes and technology) including management of the Cargo department.
• P&L decision-making and ownership ensuring KPI’s are met, balancing revenue opportunities with cost centres.
• Understand the unique political and economic circumstances of the Seychelles and adapt pricing and revenue strategy accordingly.
• Develop, implement, and maintain proper policies and processes for sales and revenue management. Ensure that the relevant polices support the commercial requirements of the business.
• Constantly identify, build and evolve a comprehensive network schedule, utilizing the assets to maximum revenue potential.
• Develop and grow the airline’s ACMI, Charter, and FBO divisions via a wide range of global industry contacts and connections.
• Create and establish more efficient distribution channels, including assessing the e-commerce presence of the airline.

Hours of Work

Office Hours

Work Location

Air Seychelles Head Office, Seychelles International Airport

Job Requirements

Our Preferred Profile

• Degree in relevant discipline such as Sales/Marketing/Economics /Mathematics/Science or Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years related work experience, of which 5 years should be in a senior leadership role in an
• In-depth understanding of airline economics and industry trends specific to regional carriers.
• Significant hands-on experience with airline pricing and yield management tools, yield forecasting techniques and general airline economic data.
• Detailed knowledge of distribution channels required, including experience in GDS and E-Commerce.
• Track record of identifying new revenue opportunities and increasing ancillary revenue.
• Proven excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent decision-making abilities. Ability to make impactful decisions quickly.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or Candidates who are interested in the above position should send their CV, Certificates and References via email: recruitment@airseychelles.com no later than the closing date.

Closing Date: 7th May 2024

Management reserves the right to call in the best candidate who meets selection criteria, following shortlisting of all applications.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.