Manager, Agency Sales Programs - Dorval, Canada - Air Canada

Air Canada

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Dorval, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

The Agency Sales department is seeking a highly motivated person who enjoys challenging work, and who is looking for experience in the Global Sales Branch.

Lead, manage and coordinate all activities related to the development and implementation of incentive commission programs for North American travel distributors; to direct district and national incentive activities with key accounts; and to provide support to the Director Agency Sales Programs North America and Systems, in the development of the strategic approach to commissions and incentives.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement overall direction of base and incentive commission strategies for Canadian and US based agencies to increase market competitiveness and increase AC's share of agency business
Design and launch new incentive commission programs, and other value added programs in support of corporate revenue and expense goals
Conduct financial analysis and cost projections for each program initiative. Develop regular performance and post audit reporting to evaluate success of each program. Recommend program customization/changes by channel as required
Develop and maintain tracking of automated and manual payments and payment status. Provide commercial justification for contract commission expenditures
Support the accrual, outlook and budget process as requested by Finance
Develop business acquisition strategies, costing, tactical offers and contracts associated to Multinational, Leisure and Passenger Sales for point of sale North America. Initiate corrective action to ensure success against targets
Lead district negotiations with agency partners including performance targets, payments schedules, drafting of contract, terms and conditions, determination of reporting and audit processes
Develop and implement tools and models required to evaluate effectiveness of agency programs and initiatives
Design and distribute performance reports for internal and external use
Provide support to the Air Canada sales channels on all agency issues as relates to the incentive programs, revenue reporting, policies/procedures
Communicate business initiatives, policies and procedures
Lead the evaluation, design and implementation of Joint Venture (A++) incentive and reward programs for POS Canada and support POS USA evaluation and design as required
Manage the relationship with STAR participating carriers in terms of contract development support, program participation, training and education
Coach and develop abilities of managed staff (if applicable)

Qualifications

University degree in related field
5+ years of relevant work experience
Experience at a senior level in airline commercial sales or marketing
Ability to conceptualize and implement profitable business oriented solutions
Possess a global market knowledge/perspective and a strategic approach to business
Demonstrated leadership/coaching skills
Strong negotiating skills
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving and expert analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Excellent automation skills in Excel with business knowledge in Word and PowerPoint

Conditions of Employment:

Linguistic Requirements

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.