Head of Sales at Finchglow Holdings

Finchglow Holdings is a premier aviation company providing comprehensive travel management, cargo services, and training across all sectors of the economy, including corporate entities, trade partners, and individuals. Our corporate headquarters is situated in Ikoyi, southwest Lagos. The group consists of six (6) subsidiaries specializing in various aspects of the aviation industry downstream, along with two (2) affiliates, one of which operates in the upstream aviation sector. We maintain a strong presence across nine (9) locations, including five (5) in Lagos, two (2) in Abuja, and one each in Kano and Port Harcourt.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• As the Head of Sales for Finchglow Travels, your responsibilities include developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans. Successful execution of these strategies is required to achieve your financial targets. Head of Sales duties will include hitting annual targets, building relationships and understanding customer trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers and also ensure their profitability is maintained
• Actively contribute to the growth strategy and wider business plan of the company
• Supervise call plan of the Sales team through Business Development Managers
• Provide accurate forecasts and ensure that all branch targets are met
• Manage and lead the sales team in the different branches
• Develop, establish and enforce goals, as well as policies and procedures for the sales team
• Conduct weekly/monthly sales meeting and trainings
• Deal with clients’ complaints as a matter of urgency in accordance with company policy
• Define KRAs for the Account Officers in sync to the annual target provided
• Conduct regular MPR (Monthly Performance Review)
• Stay updated with recent market/industry trends, competitors & leading customer strategies
• Facilitate sales team bonding / workshop
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Set out a long-term, strategic marketing vision for the company in line with growth objectives
• Analyze customer research, the market and competitor data and making recommendations that drive the growth of the brand
• Lead all marketing activities and measuring performance through developing appropriate marketing metrics
• Maintain, develop, and research potential new strategic relationships within the sector to help drive the growth of the brand
• Review and analyze sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine the effectiveness
• Carry out any other related tasks as required.

Qualification & Certification

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Business Management or related field; an M.Sc. or MBA is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications / certifications are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years of demonstrated involvement working in a supervisory role for direct sales
• Travel experience and/or luxury jet travel experience is highly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong prospecting skills and excellent closing skills
• Exceptional verbal, written & presentation communication skills
• Experience working in the Travel Industry will be an added advantage
• Excellent customer service delivery focus
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Excellent attitude and work ethics
• Excellent Leadership and Managerial Skills
• Result driven & target oriented

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.