Head of Leisure Sales & Account Management

Posted:
4/22/2024, 3:58:59 AM

Location(s):
Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

General Description 

  • Full accountability for leading our Leisure Agency organization and delivering a growth strategy within the French market.  

  • This highly recognized position is responsible for:  

  • Individual and team annual sales and account management goals.  

  • Drive changes to the commercial model and generate new revenue streams.  

  • Deliver sustainable profit as well as market share growth specifically in the Leisure Market 

  • Direct a team of professionals and promote the development and implementation of designated sales initiatives and client business plans.  

  • Responsible for developing and nurturing multiple key customer relationships in a complex client environment. (BtoB / Large accounts / BtoBtoC 

  • Responsible for delivering world class products and services through profitable renewal, conversion and new business development.  

  • Maintain and develop a network of strategic partners to ensure the best market penetration.  

  • Manage and coach the performance of a cross functional team of consultants, individual contributors and salespeople internally and externally connected to Sabre.  

  • Maintain a high level of customer involvement and for establishing Sabre as the global leader in this segment.  

  • Define and lead new segment strategies and prioritize commercial and marketing activities accordingly.  

  • Maintain a highly visible presence in the Leisure French market and within Sabre by actively driving the sales activities, industry engagements and developing best practices.  

 

Job requirements 

  • 10 years related experience preferred in the travel / Technology industry or SaaS technology companies with focus on strategic customers.  

  • Strong Background in the French Leisure / Tour Operators. A previous experience selling to the leisure space in the region is a plus. 

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.  

  • Extensive understanding of the French and Leisure and Tour Operating market landscape including competitive information, key trends (including NDC), opportunities, and threats.  

  • Strong organizational and proven leadership abilities.  

  • Proven ability of influencing cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.  

  • Strong internal and external customer relationship-building and negotiation skills.  

  • Extensive people management experience with the ability to motivate and lead through change.  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead and direct multiple projects simultaneously; ability to delegate work to team members 

 

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.

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Sabre GLBL Inc

Website: https://sabre.com/

Headquarter Location: Southlake, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1960

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Business Intelligence ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ SaaS ⋅ Tourism ⋅ Travel