Account Executive - Tourist Boards Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
About the role
Reporting into the Head of Destination Partnerships, this role will support the Key Account Manager, Tourist Boards with some of our most strategic partnerships. You will own the end to end campaign tracking to ensure overview and reporting of all activity is delivered. In addition, you will manage a portfolio of Tourist Board and airport relationships to secure funding to support route development and marketing campaigns across the BA network.
About you
- Commercial focus, ability to spot and interpret market trends
- Track record of procuring deals & contracts
- Sales experience acquired through a variety of roles
- Good understanding of Tourist Board, Government entities, airports and/or trade partners.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating credibility with strong relationship building ability
- Strong self-starter with an ability to support and manage strategic commercial partners
- Good network within BA or within the wider travel industry
- Excellent strategic and planning skills
- Numerical and analytical competence.
The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator, brave and bold, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
