Corporate Sales Assistant Manager
20 days ago
Torrance
Job DescriptionAbout the Role An internationally recognized airline is seeking an experienced Corporate Sales Assistant Manager to join its Corporate Sales team in the Los Angeles (Torrance) area. This leadership role is responsible for driving corporate revenue growth, managing a geographically dispersed sales team, and collaborating cross-functionally—most notably with United Airlines—to execute Pacific Joint Venture (JV) objectives. This position will oversee five Field Sales Managers located in New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Houston, making prior people management experience essential. We are specifically seeking an external candidate with a proven background in corporate sales leadership and direct-report management. Key Responsibilities Achieve assigned corporate sales unit targets and route revenue goals within the designated market/territory Lead, coach, and manage five Field Sales Managers across multiple U.S. markets Oversee the goal-setting process, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback Drive business development initiatives and maintain strong corporate account relationships Support the development and execution of annual sales plans, strategies, and budget allocations Monitor and evaluate team sales performance, adjusting strategies to maximize revenue outcomes Manage sales budgets and provide regular updates and performance reports to Senior Management Maintain awareness of airline industry trends and market conditions to strengthen competitive positioning Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners, including United Airlines, to ensure alignment on Pacific Joint Venture strategies Develop and coordinate sales strategies related to pricing, promotions, and revenue management Provide strategic guidance on pricing, cost structures, and contract negotiations Organize and participate in internal, cross-departmental, and JV-related sales meetings Act as a regional Marketing & Sales support leader for The Americas by assessing staffing needs and directing temporary sales support resources Perform additional sales and marketing duties as assigned by Senior Management Qualifications & Experience 5–10 years of experience in Corporate Sales, preferably within the airline or travel industry Proven people management experience, including responsibility for managing direct reports Strong track record of revenue growth, sales strategy execution, and team leadership Experience working in a Corporate Sales Department within aviation or travel Demonstrated ability to manage remote, geographically dispersed teams Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills Language Requirements Fluent in English (required) Japanese language skills (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1007 Company DescriptionThis company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.