Lead Sales Executive-Mombasa at Jambojet in Mombasa, Kenya

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    Lead Sales Executive-Mombasa

    JambojetMombasa, 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, corporates, and high value customers, resolving booking, ticketing, system, customer service, and operational issues in coordination with relevant teams.
    • Provide operational support to Business Partners by assisting with bookings, ticketing, policies, system guidance, and addressing day-to-day operational concerns.
    • 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, system support, product updates, feedback collection, and partner education.
    • Drive and support station-level sales initiatives, marketing activations, and customer-engagement activities.
    • Coordinate commercial and operational communication between station teams and the Key Sales Executive or Station Supervisor.
    • Ensure full compliance with company policies, operational standards, safety guidelines, and service-level procedures.
    • 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

    • A minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, or Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
    • At least 2 years' experience in sales or helpdesk support, preferably in the Aviation, Travel & Hospitality industry.
    • 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? Go to Jambojet on docs.google.com to apply.

    Master the Art of Airline Sales Operations

    This role is not just about hitting sales targets; it's about running the entire station sales show. Hiring managers will look for someone who can juggle partner relationships, frontline support, and revenue compliance without dropping the ball.

    1. Show your aviation know-how: Highlight any experience with airline ticketing systems, GDS platforms, or travel industry operations. Even if you haven't worked in aviation, emphasize your ability to learn complex systems quickly and your understanding of travel and tourism dynamics.

    2. Prove your sales track record: Quantify your achievements in past sales roles. Instead of saying 'met targets,' say 'exceeded monthly sales targets by 15% for six consecutive months.' Numbers speak louder than adjectives.

    3. Demonstrate operational oversight: Be ready to discuss how you've managed daily operations, whether it's a sales outlet, a helpdesk, or a team. Talk about your experience with rostering, cash handling, and compliance to show you can handle the operational load.

    4. Prepare for partner management scenarios: Expect questions about how you'd handle a difficult travel agent or a corporate client complaint. Have a story ready that shows you can maintain relationships while enforcing company policy.

    5. Brush up on customer service excellence: This role involves resolving complex customer issues. Prepare examples of when you turned an unhappy customer into a loyal one, especially in high-pressure situations like flight disruptions.

    6. Understand the Mombasa market: Show you know the local travel landscape, key corporate clients, and tourism trends. This demonstrates you're ready to hit the ground running and drive station sales.

    7. Highlight your communication skills: You'll be the bridge between the station and head office. Emphasize your ability to write clear reports, give concise updates, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

    8. Show your initiative: Talk about times you've proactively improved processes or taken on extra responsibilities. This role requires someone who can identify opportunities and act without waiting for instructions.

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    Tags

    sales
    aviation
    customer service
    ticketing
    business development