JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

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.

General Description:

Account management side:

• Proactively manage and grow our customers’ portfolio while exceeding semi-annual and annual revenue goals
• Develop retention strategies and customer growth plans. generate proposals that meet aggressive sales objectives
• Responsible for developing and nurturing multiple key client relationships with customers complemented with superior customer service
• Collaborate with the product team to create solutions tailored to exceed client expectations
• Communicate account forecasts to and set sales strategy with the local Head of Sales
• Responsible for delivering world class products and services through profitable renewal, conversion and new sale development
• Interface with cross functional product, support, marketing teams connected to projects in the Portuguese market
• Maintain a high level of customer involvement positioning Sabre as an innovative growing player in the Portuguese market
• Comfortably present products and services to all levels of the organization, both internal and external.
• Meet and exceed annual quota’s for forecasted bookings
• Help to develop key vendor partnerships that will aid in securing corporate customers to Sabre
• Work with the Customer Enablement organization and all other entities within Sabre in order to ensure customer satisfaction
• Effectively cross-sell opportunities with other Sabre products and services

Job requirements:

• Proven account management experience within the technology space. Travel industry background would be an advantage
• Tech-savvy with an ability to communicate technical product features effectively and enthusiastically
• Knowledge of Portuguese travel industry and previous experience with travel technology products desired
• Ability to demonstrate excellent negotiation skills including experience of contracts and processes
• Project management experience would be an advantage
• Proven experience of a solution-based sale with a superior presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and team building skills
• Be willing to work independently (after proper training) and be a self-starter. Be comfortable working in a dynamic , target driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead and direct multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in technology support and customer technical issues management desired
• Experience working with, creating and executing customer and/or commercial value propositions in a B2B environment
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and very well organized.
• Native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English