As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The role: An exciting opportunity to join British Airways as a Digital Sales Business Development Executive has arisen!
Based in Dublin, you will be responsible for enhancing our sales revenue opportunities and driving business growth by identifying emerging market trends, forging new corporate contracts, and implementing effective sales strategies to grow incremental revenue for British Airways and our partners.
What you’ll do: - Develop and deliver our strategic plans to drive sales growth and meet revenue targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights.
- Target principal markets such as SME, un-dealt corporate customers, professional groups.
- Prospect any new leads and utilise the opportunity to introduce our corporate products to them.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including online travel agencies, corporate clients, and technology providers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize website functionality, user experience, and conversion rates.
- Analyze sales data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making.
- Stay updated on industry and digital marketing trends, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Represent British Airways at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote our brand and establish new partnerships.
- Maintain a regular communication and weekly report to the New Business Sales Manager.
What you’ll bring to British Airways: - Team spirit and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from a diverse group of backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence at all levels of the business.
- Analytical approach with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
- Resilience and a positive attitude in the face of challenges, with a determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
- Drive to continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends.
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and exceeding expectations.
Your experience: - A background in sales and business development is essential.
- Strong IT skills, specifically MS Office.
- A business, marketing or other relevant qualification is desirable.
- Knowledge of airline distribution channels, revenue management principles, and pricing strategies is desirable.
- Proficiency in one or more European languages such as French, German, Italian, or Dutch would be advantageous.
What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.