Jobs In Sri Lanka

Employer: Finlays Colombo
Industry: Marketing & PR
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Success Begins at Finlays

Finlays Colombo PLC is a diversified group of companies and a subsidiary of the Swire Group, a multi-national, multi-disciplined, commercial organization. We have been in operation since 1893. Our current business portfolio includes: Value Added Exports; Tea Warehousing, Environmental Services encompassing Pest Control, Hygiene Services & Timber Preservation; Insurance Brokering, Airline GSA, and Temperature Controlled Logistics.

At Finlays, we are long-term focused, result oriented and we believe in empowering our employees with the skills to function in a competitive business environment. We encourage innovation and creativity in tackling problems and achieving goals. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our business and believe in setting the highest standards in corporate ethics and behaviour.

The vacancy exists at the Airline Division, which is the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Cathay Pacific since 1993 in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Cathay Pacific Airways which is a partly owned company of Swire Pacific is based in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific has over 183 aircrafts, flying to 190 destinations around the world. Cathay Pacific Airways is the national carrier in Hong Kong and was awarded as the World’s Best Airline for the year 2014 at the Annual Sky-tra.x World Airline Awards.

Sales Executive – Passenger

The selected candidate will be responsible to:

■ Manage a portfolio of Travel Agents in Sri Lanka
■ Develop and promote Cathay Pacific Passenger sale able products via the Travel Agency channels.
■ Maintain and build relations with customers and agents
■ Monitor performance on Travel Agencies within the portfolio
■ Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve individual and territory targets and generate revenue
■ Analyse and monitor the market trends/industry competition data
■ Prepare weekly in depth market analysis reports

The pre-requisites:

■ The ideal candidate should be results oriented and work independently.
■ Should be a team player with exceptional communication skills and negotiation skills.
■ Should have 3 years sales experience.
■ An excellent command of the English language (verbal and written) is essential.
■ Good IT Skills.
■ Should be willing to work extended hours when required.

Rewards:

The selected candidate will be entitled to a competitive remuneration package on par with industry norms and will be provided with job related training opportunities.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, please apply within 7 days of this advertisement via email.

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