Director - Travel

Department: Travel
Location: Dubai
Reporting To: Founder & CEO

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of the management team, the Director - Travel reports to the Founder & CEO of Jetex Group of companies. The incumbent is the key point of contact for travel related needs of the company. He/she should maximize all revenue opportunities from existing customers and new customers by ensuring profit.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain a strong business relationship with direct travel vendors, such as transportation, hotels, B2B agents, and airlines.
  • Analysing and preparing reports on travel spends and profits.
  • Reports to the Founder & CEO and submit strategy and implement the approved business plans.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Manage the Jetex Travel department including the long-term development as well as the day-to-day business of the department.
  • Provide the supervision to allow the department to achieve its targets, by monitoring performance, promoting business profitability, developing new business, and effectively utilizing resources.
  • Attend travel exhibition when required to develop external partnership and represent the company in the travel industry.
  • Achieve the annual sales target as per the set budget.
AUTHORITIES OF THE POSITION
  • Establish and maintain an effective sales strategy.
  • Negotiate exclusive deals with the travel vendors.
  • Supporting with any travel issues that may arise.

REQUIREMENTS
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree from recognized University.
Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the same field as a Manager.
Specific/Technical Skills
  • Excellent knowledge of traveling software (computer reservations systems, GDS systems and e-travel).
  • Well experienced in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc.).
  • Fluent in English (oral and written).
  • Proficient in computer skills (word, excel, power point etc.).