The South African Airways (SAA) invites interested and reputable travel agents or organisation's to tender EOI documents for the following works:
South African Airways began operations on February 1st 1934, when the South African government took over the assets and liabilities of Union Airways. The company was renamed South African Airways (SAA) and came under the control of the South African Railways and Harbor administration.
On November 1st 1934, SAA introduced the Junkers Ju 52 / 3m, the first multi-engine aircraft used on domestic flights. During this decade, the company regularly acquired new aircraft such as the first 10-seat Junkers Ju 86, DC-3, Constellation L-749A, Lockheed Lodestar, DC-7B Vickers Viscount and Boeing 707.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Expression of Interest for Representation as General Sales Agent in Nigeria
Preamble
South African Airways (SOC) Ltd - National carrier of South Africa is inviting Expressions of interest (EOl) from Travel Agents or Organisations for representation as General Sales Agent in Nigeria.
Scope of Works
Key Responsibilities are:
- Promote the Airline’s product and services to grow its business and market share in the territory
- Provide a suitably staffed sales office to offer SAA's customers with dedicated support for reservations and ticketing and customer care facilitation
- Work in close collaboration with stakeholders at the Airline’s head office to focus and align key distribution channels in Nigeria with SAA’s distribution strategy
- Provide input for digital and Marketing department to maximize the SAA brand exposure and presence on the market
Eligibility Requirements
The request for qualification must contain the following:
Financial Criteria:
- Provision of 3 years Audited financial statements
- Provision of budgeted income statement and cash flow signed by the company Director
- Permission for SAA to carry out a credit check on your organisation
Business Experience:
- Existing enterprise with at least 3 years’ experience in the travel or related industries
- Good understanding of Sales & Marketing principles
- Understanding of Global distribution systems in the travel industry
Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2021.
Submission of Documents
Important Information
- A company profile must be included with your application to be submitted
- RFQ documents submitted after the closing date will be ineligible for processing
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to do a presentation of their business plan focusing on sales & marketing for SAA to a selected panel at a specified date
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited and scheduled for interview with the SAA team
- RFQ documents are not transferable