Commercial Manager, Duty Free

Posted:
10/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management


Job Description

Job Summary

The Commercial Manager is responsible to plan and implement Airasia’s Duty free & Merchandise commercial strategies and initiatives for the inflight and pre-book sales channels. The goal is to lead and expand the organization’s commercial activities; generating new revenue opportunities, maximizing profitability and creating sustainable growth. 

The role of the Commercial Manager covers:

  • Pricing & Profitability - Plan and execute pricing strategies for inflight and online sales channels to drive revenue growth sustainably.

  • Route performance improvements - Analyze route level sales performance, plan and execute initiatives to drive revenue growth; in collaboration with cabin crew and warehouse team. 

  • Brand campaign management - Work closely and strong engagements with suppliers and brands to drive brand / category growth including joint-promotions, partnerships etc.

  • Ancillary team engagement - Work closely with airline stakeholders to drive strategic and tactical initiatives ; driving commercial growth, brand awareness, reporting etc.

  • Crew engagement - Work closely with the Cabin Crew Department to drive product awareness, executing crew incentives to drive sales. Continuous engagement programs to ensure Duty Free & Merchandise is a top of mind proposition among the crew.


 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement commercial strategies/initiatives - end-to-end management of commercial objectives - from planning, stakeholder management & post-campaign analysis.

  • Identify the key value drivers of the different customer segments to generate ideas and propositions to improve sales conversion.

  • Utilizing data to implement initiatives - leveraging sales data, purchasing behavior trends and market trends.

  • Ensure that all commercial activities meet or improve on budget, cost and efficiency targets (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) that are in-line with business objectives.

  • Benchmark pricing & promotions among duty free retailers - landscape comprehension.

  • Lead by example - ensure company culture & policies are followed through.


 

Job Requirements

  • Track record in a commercial / product management / Business Development role.

  • Strong at commercial planning and strategy. Able to analyze data and develop initiatives that increase revenues/profitability.

  • BSc/BA in business, sales & marketing, commerce, commercial relevant fields.

  • Demonstrate leadership qualities, strategic thinking & problem solving skills with the ability to be hands-on, displaying  a ‘can-do’ attitude.

  • Committed to learning and development, ensuring a culture of continuous improvements among team members.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and able to communicate and engage with diverse stakeholders.