Aviation Manager

Aviation Manager ( Ticketing )

• Manage the portfolio of key airline accounts whilst building strong business relationships
• Negotiate and contract preferential commercial deals and rates ensuring we always have the best rates in the industry
• Ensure we have full fare content (leisure and corporate) with all airline partners
• Ensure all commercial deals are maximized to exceed targets
• Securing additional revenue opportunities through partnership agreements, tactical activity and exclusive fares
• Analyze sales performance of airline partners and ensure the business is up to date with sales performance, issues and opportunities
• Monitor sales performance to get best pricing and maximize margin
• Work with the commercial team/manager to recommend and set air pricing levels based on competitor analysis, sales trends, booking data and revenue goals
• Liaising with all other functions across the business including Ticketing, BSP, Reservations and Operations to ensure best practice and highlight any potential efficiencies
• React to any Aviation issues that arise, and liaise with all relevant departments ensuing correct information is passed to the business and adopt collaborative working
• Ensure airfare tactical offers are promoted in an effective and timely manner to our network of Travel Counselors, by liaising with the destination and promotion and reservations teams
• Oversee the aviation development and distribution strategy to ensure we are ahead of competition and looking to the future