Airline Sales Maximization Diploma

Diploma

About the diploma

The IATA Diploma in Airline Sales Maximization provides the platform to effectively develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve major commercial KPIs. It focuses on e-commerce and revenue generation channels, highlights the value potential of customer segmentation and personalization, and outlines up-sell and cross-sell best practices through various airline product retailing, distribution and sales activities

Airline sales revenue generation capabilities and needs have evolved over time with changes in the market dynamics, availability of new technologies and shifting customer profile and behavior. The ability of every airline to effectively and cost-efficiently leverage its sales and distribution channels to maximize sales revenue has become a paramount contributing factor with significant P&L impact potential.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this diploma you will be able to:

• Segment your target markets and develop a long-term relationship with your customers
• Explore the latest commercial trends and factors to consider when creating your e-commerce strategy
• Generate and follow up on leads to increase passenger traffic and sales
• Master the sales process, negotiate and close complex sales transactions
• Implement an efficient distribution strategy, leveraging e-commerce resources and current day distribution models

Key Topics

• Revenue generation channels
• Customer segmentation and personalization
• Up-sell and cross-sell best practices
• Technology and E-commerce capabilities
• Sales conversion rate optimization
• Best practices in sales and negotiation
• Customer acquisition methodologies
• Customer targeting and engagement
• Maximizing ancillary revenue streams
• High revenue value account management
• Airline product retailing and distribution

Who should attend

• Ancillary revenue/ product managers
• E-commerce and website/app professionals
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Key account and sales managers
• Business development managers
• Pricing and revenue managers

Registration

Candidates must complete 2 Required courses and 2 Elective courses within three years.

A passing mark of 70% is required on all assignments and exams. A special distinction is awarded to candidates who obtain a distinction in all, or all but one, of all course exams and assignments that make up this Diploma.

How to obtain your diploma

1. Complete all 2 Required and 2 selected Elective courses that make up the Diploma, within 3 years.
2. Please contact us on our Customer Portal to request your diploma, stating the title of the diploma you are applying for and the list of courses you completed for that diploma.
3. IATA Training will issue your diploma upon verification of your eligibility.

To receive the diploma candidates must complete

• 2 Required courses
• 2 Elective courses

Required courses

Classroom

Airline Distribution Strategies and e-Commerce (classroom)

Take an inside look at today's leading distribution models and strategies, gaining tools to optimize your company’s distribution processes.

• English

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Maximize Airline Sales Revenue in a Changing World (classroom)

Techniques to generate passenger traffic amidst increasing competition. This course uses a competency-based approach to develop your skills as a strategic airline sales professional.

• English

Elective courses

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Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues (classroom)

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

• English

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Airline Sales Skills (classroom)

Learn new techniques to manage and negotiate complex sales transactions: identifying strategic sales targets, anticipating customer responses and consultative selling techniques.

• English

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Aviation Digital Media Strategy – Reconnecting with Travelers (classroom)

Creating appropriate digital content strategies to engage with – and remain current for - audiences during this COVID-restricted period

• English

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Cargo Marketing and Advertising (classroom)

Examine cargo demand and create marketing solutions for your target market; strategize creative and cost-effective marketing.

• English

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Cargo Sales and Key Account Management (classroom)

Gain a wide range of tools and techniques to develop a strategic sales plan in a competitive air cargo industry.

• English

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International Negotiation Skills (classroom)

Prepare for each phase of a negotiation process, and determine both short-term and long-term costs of negotiating.

• English