Lead Sales Executive-Kisumu at Jambojet in Kisumu, Kenya

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    Lead Sales Executive-Kisumu

    JambojetKisumu, Kenya

    Posted

    2 days ago

    Apply by

    4 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Automotive & Aviation
    Sales

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    Job Description

    Under the supervision of the Regional Sales Executive, the Senior Sales Agent is responsible for overseeing station sales operations ATO/CTO, providing comprehensive operational support to Business Partners, travel agents, corporate clients, and high value customers within the assigned station. The role ensures timely resolution of Business Partner and frontline operational issues, facilitates effective communication between station teams and Head Office, and supports local sales initiatives to enhance partner satisfaction and station performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Drive station sales performance by proactively selling tickets, ancillary, and other products ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets are met or exceeded.
    • Oversee the daily operations of the station's sales outlets ATO/CTO, ensuring smooth functioning, compliance, customer satisfaction, and business continuity.
    • Act as the primary escalation and support point for Sales and Ticketing Agents, Business Partners travel agents and corporates, and high value customers, resolving booking, ticketing, system, customer service, and operational issues in coordination with relevant teams Sales, IS, Finance, Revenue Management.
    • Provide operational support to Business Partners by assisting with bookings, ticketing, policies, system guidance, and addressing day-to-day operational concerns to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
    • Support frontline teams by handling complex bookings, reissues, refunds, disruption cases, ancillary sales, and other customer-service matters that require advanced knowledge.
    • Manage CTO/ATO manpower, including preparation of staff rosters, ensuring adequate staffing levels, efficient shift assignments, and uninterrupted service delivery.
    • Supervise daily revenue and operational activities, including sales reporting, queue management, cash-handling compliance, ticketing accuracy, and error resolution.
    • Maintain strong and proactive relationships with Business Partners and corporate clients through regular visits, provision of system support, product updates, feedback collection, and partner education on Jambojet products and policies.
    • Drive and support station-level sales initiatives, marketing activations, and customer-engagement activities aimed at increasing revenue, enhancing brand visibility, and improving customer satisfaction.
    • Coordinate commercial and operational communication between station teams and the Key sales executive or Station Supervisor, ensuring alignment, timely reporting, and execution of sales and service priorities.
    • Ensure full compliance with company policies, operational standards, safety guidelines, and service-level procedures across ATO/CTO and station sales activities.
    • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports, including partner interactions, operational logs, escalations, ticketing error trackers, follow-up records, and manpower updates.
    • Participate in and support special projects, new system implementations, process improvements, and initiatives aimed at enhancing station efficiency and customer experience.

    Required Qualifications

    • Education: A minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, or Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
    • Experience: At least 2 years' experience in sales or helpdesk support, preferably in the Aviation, Travel & Hospitality industry.
    • Certifications: Relevant industry certifications.
    • Membership in professional bodies is an added advantage.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Sales

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Business Administration

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the application link provided on this page.

    Master the Art of Selling in Aviation

    Aviation sales roles demand a blend of commercial drive and operational precision. Hiring managers want to see that you can hit targets while keeping partners and customers happy under pressure.

    1. Show your numbers: On your CV, quantify your sales achievements. Instead of 'met targets', say 'exceeded monthly sales targets by 15% for six consecutive months'. This gives immediate proof of your commercial impact.

    2. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect to be asked how you would handle a difficult customer or a booking error. Practice the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers clearly.

    3. Know the aviation basics: Familiarize yourself with common airline terms like ATO, CTO, ancillary revenue, and reissues. This shows you understand the industry context.

    4. Highlight your partner management skills: This role involves regular visits to business partners. Give examples of how you've built and maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders.

    5. Emphasize your problem-solving ability: You'll be the escalation point for complex issues. Share a story where you resolved a tricky operational problem, showing your analytical and decision-making skills.

    6. Show your leadership potential: Even if you haven't managed a team, talk about times you've trained or guided colleagues. This role involves supervising staff, so show you can take charge.

    7. Understand the customer journey: Be ready to discuss how you ensure a smooth experience from booking to boarding. This shows you care about the end-to-end service.

    8. Ask smart questions: At the end of the interview, ask about the station's current sales challenges or the team's goals. This shows you're already thinking about how to contribute.

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    Tags

    sales
    aviation
    customer service
    ticketing
    business development