Airlines - Corporate Operations
Area Manager Iran
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17.May.2015
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Air Arabia
Airlines - Corporate Operations
HUB: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
ABY15-089
Description:
About the Job
Air Arabia is looking for dynamic target driven individual to join its Commercial team. The selected individual will be responsible for representing the interests of Air Arabia in Iran, while working on increasing the Company’s market share and developing new opportunities.
Key Accountabilities:
You will be responsible for leading the drive for sales while overseeing the carrier’s operational activities of Air Arabia in Iran ensuring maximum brand visibility. The scope of activity includes negotiating and acquiring traffic rights and airport slots within Iran while developing and maintaining relationships with government ministries, tourism departments and other government or semi-government agencies in strict compliance of all Air Arabia activities with their policies and regulations.
You will also be solely responsible for inspiring and motivating General Sales Agents and others engaged in sales activities in the region to achieve outstanding sales performance and initiates and drives sales campaigns for Iran. This includes regular analysis of sales performance, providing feedback to the Regional Manager and identifying areas for concern while taking appropriate corrective measures to address concerns as well as handling contracts with Tour Operators and reviewing the same periodically.
You will also identify new opportunities for sales, new markets and agents in Iran. In particular, identifying the unique needs of Iran which may be met by Air Arabia products and services and produces recommendations based on cost / benefit analysis.
In this position, you will be expected to lead your team by example displaying exemplary levels of initiative and commitment to achieve. You will be expected to work with a proactive approach and take appropriate decisions based on proper analysis of situations bearing in mind the company’s interests and cost.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Skills:
Must be educated to a minimum of Bachelor’s degree level
A minimum of 7 years of Airline Sales management experience with at least 5 years in a managerial position within an airline environment
Previous sales experience in Iran would be an advantage
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Farsi are a must.
Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team? If the answer is yes, then you may apply for the position.
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