EL AL Israel Airlines Is Hiring A Sales Director

Join El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. - The Flag Carrier of Israel ✈️

El Al, Israel’s national airline, is seeking a talented Sales Director to drive growth and strengthen our presence across North America. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and build vital partnerships in the travel industry.

About Company 🚀

El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., commonly known as El Al, is the official airline of Israel. Serving over 50 global destinations, El Al operates scheduled, chartered, and ad hoc passenger and cargo flights. From its hub at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, El Al connects Israel to Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia, and the Far East. We are renowned for our exceptional service, safety standards, and connectivity.

Position Overview 🎯

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Sales Director to lead our sales and business development efforts in North America. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving revenue growth
• Managing local commercial partnerships
• Expanding EL AL’s presence within travel trade, corporate, and agency segments

This role requires strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the airlines or travel industry. The successful candidate will lead a team, identify new opportunities, and foster lasting relationships to support EL AL’s growth and branding objectives.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Lead all aspects of EL AL’s commercial activities
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue and market share targets
• Lead, coach, and support a team of Sales and Account Managers across the region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, corporate clients, and local airline partners
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Airport Operations teams to align with commercial goals
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and adapt strategies
• Create targeted sales campaigns and incentive programs to enhance market performance
• Establish new partnerships with hotels, car rental agencies, and tour operators in Israel

Qualifications 📚

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience in the aviation industry
• Minimum of 5 years in sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Certifications such as BA/MA/RM certificate, BI expert (a plus)
• Proven success managing multi-state or regional sales territories
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical abilities and strategic planning skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region

Preferred Skills 🌟

• Fluency in Hebrew
• Experience with CRM platforms like Salesforce
• Established relationships within the travel trade or corporate travel community