Regional Sales Executive-Western at Jambojet in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Regional Sales Executive-Western

    JambojetNairobi, 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 general direction of the Sales and Distribution Manager, the Regional Sales Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring consistent execution of the airline's commercial strategy. This role includes identifying and converting new customers, nurturing and expanding relationships with existing customers and business partners, and actively supporting sales and marketing initiatives. They oversee station sales teams, business partner engagement, corporate account development, and regional marketing activations, ensuring achievement of revenue, load factor, and customer growth targets.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve revenue, passenger growth, and market share targets across assigned stations.
    • Proactively identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities by leading targeted sales prospecting, executive-level client engagement, and strategic market penetration initiatives.
    • Drive brand equity and demand generation by providing strategic leadership in regional sales activations, high-impact marketing campaigns, and integrated promotional programs.
    • Cultivate and deepen strategic partnerships with travel agents, corporate accounts, and key ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen loyalty, enhance commercial conversion, and secure sustainable revenue streams.
    • Ensure consistent brand representation at all touchpoints including sales offices, operational areas, business partner premises, events and customer engagements.
    • Drive the acquisition of new business and retention of existing business through regular sales visits and tactical market engagements.
    • Champion product adoption and revenue maximization by delivering strategic education on Jambojet's revenue product offerings, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling strategies.
    • Optimize regional sales performance and serve as the primary escalation point for frontline sales and ticketing teams, delivering rapid resolution of operational and stakeholder challenges to ensure service continuity and minimize business disruption.
    • Develop and manage regional budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of funds for sales activities, promotions and trade engagements.
    • Enforce rigorous financial governance by ensuring accurate and timely sales reconciliation, with full transparency and real-time updates to centralized reconciliation systems for Finance and audit compliance.
    • Deliver actionable market intelligence by systematically capturing customer insights, monitoring competitive dynamics, and analyzing industry trends to inform enterprise-level strategy and innovation.

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality or a related field.
    • At least 4 years of experience in sales, with a 2-year track record of leading a team and achieving sales targets, preferably in the aviation or travel industry.
    • Professional sales or marketing certifications are an advantage.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Sales

    Minimum Experience

    4 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 through the provided application link on the Jambojet careers page.

    Master the Art of Airline Sales Strategy

    This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, customer relationships, and operational excellence. To win, you need to show you can think beyond the ticket counter and drive revenue through smart partnerships and market insight.

    1. Show Your Revenue Impact: On your CV, quantify your achievements with numbers—like percentage growth in sales or number of new accounts won. For example, "Increased regional sales by 30% within one year."

    2. Prove Your Leadership: Highlight your experience leading teams, even if small. Describe how you motivated your team to hit targets, resolved conflicts, and developed future leaders.

    3. Understand the Aviation Ecosystem: Familiarize yourself with how airlines work with travel agents, corporate accounts, and ground handlers. Mention any exposure you have to these relationships.

    4. Prepare for Scenario Questions: Be ready to discuss how you would handle a sudden drop in sales or a major client complaint. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

    5. Show Your Marketing Savvy: Talk about any campaigns you've run or supported. Even if it was a small social media push, show you understand how marketing drives sales.

    6. Emphasize Financial Discipline: This role involves budget management and reconciliation. Highlight any experience you have with budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting.

    7. Be Ready to Talk Data: The role requires capturing market intelligence. Show you can use data to make decisions—mention any tools you've used like Excel, CRM software, or analytics platforms.

    8. Ask Smart Questions: In the interview, ask about the team structure, current challenges in the Western region, and how success is measured. This shows you're already thinking like a Regional Sales Executive.

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    Tags

    sales
    aviation
    travel
    marketing
    team leadership