Faisal Khan
@faisalkhan13
Seasoned Country Manager driving sales growth, market expansion and strategic partnerships in aviation.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Country Manager with extensive experience leading sales, operations and commercial strategy in the aviation sector across Kuwait and Qatar. I have a proven record of developing sales strategies, building partner relationships and delivering consistent revenue growth.
At SalamAir I grew market share through targeted partnerships and campaigns, optimized budget and operations, and delivered notable commercial results including a high-performing Qatar station and strong Kuwait performance. I led diverse teams, mentored staff and coordinated cross‑regional objectives to ensure cohesive growth.
I combine hands-on account management, GDS expertise (Amadeus/Galileo), and event-driven stakeholder engagement—such as organizing a major cricket tournament for the Kuwait travel trade—to boost brand visibility and drive commercial outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Country Manager
SalamAir
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Developed and implemented Kuwait sales strategy, increasing market share through strategic partnerships and targeted marketing; optimized budgets and operations to drive consistent revenue growth and improved profitability.
Sales Manager
SalamAir
Nov 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 5 months)
Set up Qatar station and led the pilot team to highest-performing station, achieving QAR 84M sales in 2019 through agency and corporate channel growth and sales process optimisation.
Key Account Manager
Etihad Airways
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year)
Managed top corporate and travel agent accounts to generate profitable premium revenue and expand market position through negotiated commercial agreements and account development.
Key Account Executive
dnata Travel
Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 (7 months)
Managed senior client relationships and achieved business plan targets by developing bespoke sales strategies and driving account retention and growth.
Retail Sales Supervisor
dnata Travel
Jan 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years 3 months)
Led retail and corporate consultant teams across outlets to maximise revenue, represented the company at trade events, and drove promotions and sales functions.
Implant Supervisor
dnata Travel
May 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 9 months)
Managed an in-house travel implant for Georgetown University Qatar, driving business bookings, meeting airline targets and generating QAR-equivalent sales of 8.5M in the first year.
Implant Travel Consultant
dnata Travel
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year)
Provided in-house travel consultancy for corporate clients, issuing tickets and arranging travel per client policies while ensuring high accuracy and 24/7 support.
Corporate Travel Consultant
dnata Travel
Jul 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 2 months)
Advised corporate clients on travel arrangements, prepared customized itineraries and managed bookings and documentation across GDS platforms.
Subject Matter Expert
Delta Air Lines
Jun 2006 - Jun 2009 (3 years)
Managed inbound US market calls and trained new recruits as Brand Coach, improving agent performance and ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.
Associate
American Express
Dec 2005 - May 2006 (5 months)
Handled inbound US credit card calls across multiple processes, delivering high-quality customer support and operational accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Certificate, Aviation/Travel
2012 - 2012
Completed the IATA certificate program in 04/2012.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from 06/2008 to 04/2011.
NIIT
Certificate, Computer / Office Skills
Completed English typewriting course (60 wpm) and computer training at NIIT.
GDS (Amadeus & Galileo)
Certificate, Travel Technology
2012 - 2012
Completed training in Amadeus and Galileo global distribution systems in 2012.
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