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.
Sabre is the global leader in innovative technology that leads the travel industry. We are always looking for bright and driven people who have a penchant for technology, are hackers at heart and want to hone their skills. If you are interested in challenging work, being part of a global team, and solving complex problems through technology, business intelligence and analytics, and Agile practices - then Sabre is right for you! It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs for our airline, hotel, and travel agency customers. Job details:Experience:
- Minimum 7 - 10 years related Sales/Account management experience preferably within the Travel and Tourism arena.
- Worked with GDS or Online Travel Agency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of Sabre product’s will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently as well as on cross-functional teams.
- Aware of current industry trends and new technologies.
Online Sales Management
- Own and achieve sale targets for online accounts.
- Manage effective sales pipeline on Salesforce; update periodically for better visibility.
- Accountable for assigned Accounts. Including but not limited to, Monthly business review with customer, Quarterly Business Consulting, Ownership of engaging and driving priority with product and tech teams.
- Develop sales strategies, presentations, respond to RFPs and generate proposals that meet the online team objectives.
- Communicate account forecasts to and set sales strategy with Head - Sales.
- Responsible for delivering world class products and services through profitable renewal, conversion and new sale development.
- Maintain a high level of customer involvement and is responsible for establishing Sabre as the global leader in the online segment.
- Deploy prospecting strategies to gain new online customers and effectively cross-sell opportunities with other Sabre products and services.
- Focus on deploying a superior account planning and a consultative sales methodology approach in order to maintain a high level of service and increased sales penetration to existing accounts.
Commercial Management
- Prepare commercial offerings to new and existing customers during conversion and renewal opportunities.
- Regularly analyze transaction volumes and revenue streams, current status of sales prospects, revenue forecasts etc.
Account Management
- Build, develop and maintain relationships with Account decision-makers to develop opportunities
- Maintain and expand business within the accounts, visiting clients and performing product demos as required.
- Own full responsibility and accountability for clients in portfolio. Act as the link for all client needs, liaising/coordinating various departments to ensure customer support and satisfaction.
- Gather market intelligence covering competitor details, products and sales strategies.
- Maintain a high level of current knowledge of the product portfolio and the benefits of specific products for Accounts as well as of other account-specific information (trends, strategy, competitors, pricing, etc.).
- Be prepared to learn the Sabre systems, latest tech being deployed in the industry and customers and be able to effectively engage with technology leaders at customer’s end.
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.
What We Do
We are a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry. With decades of revolutionary firsts, our team of experts drive innovation and ingenuity in the industry.
Today, we are creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. We partner with airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other travel partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel. We are committed to helping customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences with next-generation technology solutions.
Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives.
Sabre's technology powers the nearly US$8 trillion travel industry. Our technology and data-driven solutions help our airline, hotel, travel agency and corporate customers grow their businesses and transform the traveler experience. The scale, breadth and depth of our technology is unmatched and sustains a complex industry.
We provide an open and stable platform to deliver flexible, reliable and scalable solutions. Over the years, we have shaped and modernized the travel industry. We pioneered online travel agencies, corporate booking tools, revenue management, and web and mobile itinerary tools, to name a few.
Our travel marketplace transacts more than US$120 billion of travel spend per year. And we are the world’s largest provider of airline and hotel technology.
We have been named to the InformationWeek 500 list of the most innovative technology companies for 11 consecutive years. And InformationWeek named Sabre seventh on its list of the “Greatest Software Ever Written.”