Airlines - Corporate Operations

Description:

Job Outline
- Undertake overall responsibility and accountability for the management; control and administration of the Company's assets; fiscal and marketing policies within Japan.
- Undertake the execution of contractual obligations within the remit of the Powers of Attorney; the EK Group Authorities Manual; and ensure compliance of local legislation & aviation requirements so that legal and commercial interests are safeguarded; and that EK operation is not adversely affected or is levied with any penalties for non-compliance.
- Undertake corporate representation of the EK Group and manage the PR and Media relationships keeping a strong focus on commercial objectives and be the custodian of the company's brand image and ethos for Japan.
- Build and maintain country-wide relationships with political representatives; government departments; regulatory authorities; commercial organisations; third party supplies and contractors; and ensure conformity with local and international legal requirements; conventions; policies; procedures; and regulations whilst projecting the desired image to achieve premier strategic positioning within Japan.
- Monitor performance of all departments [airport services; cargo; reservations; sales; finance] through regular departmental meetings as well as monitoring expenditure to ensure SQLs and revenue targets are met with a reducing cost revenue ratio in liaison with respective functional commercial sections.
- Strategically monitor the markets and continuously review the sales; marketing; pricing and distribution strategies with a view to increasing the market shares; and also seizing potential opportunities for enhancing revenue and yield by adopting best sales working practices.
- Provide adequate and timely feedback to Head Office on achievements/ deficiencies/market trends; and challenges together with recommendation and insights on issues in order to support the decision making process to protect the overall interest and the profitability of the airline.
- Maintain the overall administrative and budgetary control of Emirates in Japan. All department managers will report to the position to ensure a seamless operation that focuses on the overall objective of the organisation.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- University degree [preferably in Business] with a proven track record of managing at a senior level.
- Extensive experience as a Senior Manager within the Aviation Industry.
- Knowledge of sales; reservations; airport services and cargo. Commercial acumen with an overall knowledge of airline operations.
- In-depth knowledge of making strategic plans taking into consideration key influencing factors of air travel.
- Excellent command of English is essential; as well as proficiency in public speaking. Ability to communciate in Japanese is desirable but not essential
- Prior experience working in Japan is required.

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