Drive Etihad Airways' growth in the Washington, DC market by winning new business, deepening strategic partnerships, and expanding our presence within the corporate, TMC, and travel trade sectors. This role is at the forefront of revenue generation, responsible for identifying opportunities, securing high-value partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering sustainable growth while reinforcing Etihad's reputation as the world's leading premium airline.
Accountabilities
- Identify, prospect and secure new corporate accounts that generate profitable, high-value revenue.
- Develop and execute commercial strategies for an assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve revenue, profitability and market share objectives.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with corporate and trade customers to strengthen long-term business partnerships.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, incentive programs and partnership arrangements that deliver measurable business results.
- Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to evaluate performance, address business needs and identify areas for improvement.
- Drive premium revenue and enhance Etihad Airways' presence within assigned accounts through effective account management and customer engagement.
- Analyze sales performance, customer activity and market intelligence to support commercial planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop customer-focused solutions that support commercial objectives and service excellence.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and account records through effective use of CRM systems, ensuring timely reporting and forecasting.
- Represent Etihad Airways as a premium global airline at customer meetings, networking functions and industry events, strengthening brand awareness and commercial relationships.
- Monitor competitor activity, industry developments and market trends, providing insights that support effective market positioning.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of sales, business development, account management, or related commercial experience.
- Experience within the airline, travel, hospitality, or service industry preferred.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently within the assigned territory.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Work Authorization: Application must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support.
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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