Executive - Sales Support

Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising

About the Employer

Job Description

WE’RE RECRUITING

EXECUTIVE – SALES SUPPORT

Join our dynamic team and help connect travel partners and customers through responsive airline sales support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handle and process group booking requests, including flight arrangements, pricing, and special requirements.
  • Provide price quotations to travel agents and tour operators and negotiate group fares with the Revenue Management Team.
  • Act as a point of contact for travel agencies, corporate clients, and direct customers regarding group sales.
  • Generate reports on group sales, analyzing performance and identifying trends.
  • Monitor competitor pricing for groups and suggest pricing strategies to Revenue Management.
  • Engage in sales visits to potential corporates to maximize corporate sales.
  • Achieve group sales targets and exploit new opportunities.
  • Contribute ideas towards Sales Action Plan, Marketing Plan and Airline Branding.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Fully or part-qualified in CIM, SLIM, or Business Management Degree.
  • Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the Airline or Service industry.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Especially Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Possess excellent sales and communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours if required, especially during peak travel seasons.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations.

ACORN AVIATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Acorn Aviation (Private) Limited is the aviation vertical of the group, which provides a range of representation-related services both locally and regionally. It is the General Sales Agent (GSA) in Sri Lanka for passenger services of IndiGo, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, EVA Air, and DrukAir. It also serves as the GSA for cargo operations of MASkargo, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air Cargo, Challenge Airlines, and Condor Airlines.

ACORN GROUP

Just like how an acorn grows into a mighty oak tree, we have embarked on a journey of growth to become a leader in the industries we operate. The core businesses of Acorn Group are Aviation, Destination Management, Travel Services and Hotel & Villa Management. We also have diversified into Freight & Logistics, Insurance Brokering, and Education Management. Acorn Group has a regional footprint, operating in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh and UAE. We have partnerships with premier travel and aviation service providers to provide the best-in-class experiences for our customers. As we expand our footprint regionally and move into new territories, our North Star is our commitment to curating seamless experiences for our clients, while leading the industry forward into a new and exciting age of travel.

EMAIL YOUR RESUME

careers@acorn.lk