RwandAir,
established in 2002 is the National Carrier for the Republic of Rwanda.
Considering that Rwanda is a land locked country, RwandAir was created as a
means of connecting the country to the outside world to facilitate and promote
investment and tourism. Indeed RwandAir mission statement is “to provide
unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air transportation, including
strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair
return on investment.” The majority share holding of the company is the
Government of Rwanda.
RwandAir is
interested in hiring hands-on industry expert to fill leadership positions at
Rwandair in order to support management at all levels in realizing its Vision
and Mission and ensure smooth on job training of in-house staff and seamless .
The successful candidates will for the period, under the direct supervision of
the GM Commercial and Senior Manager Sales, ensure a well and professionally
run airline that will ensure safe and reliable services while ensuring a fair
return on investment.
Position:
Country Manager–Ghana Accra
Department:
Commercial
Section:
Sales
Reporting:
Senior Manager Sales
Key tasks:
- Formulate
strategic commercial objectives of RwandAir Products and Services within
the designated region. - Identify
new sales opportunities and take steps to implement them for new revenue
streams. - Undertake
overall responsibility and accountability for the management, control and
administration of RwandAir assets, fiscal and marketing policies in Ghana. - Build
and maintain country-wide relationships with Government Departments,
Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Organisations, Third Party Suppliers
and Contractors and ensure conformity with local and international legal
requirements, conventions, policies, procedures and regulations. - Monitor
and recommend pricing levels in the country to maximize yield and revenue - Maintain
overall administrative and budgetary control of the Country - Provide
adequate and timely feedback to head office on achievements/deficiencies/
market trends/ challenges with recommendation and insights on issues.
Education
and Experience
- University
Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in Commercial Operations / the
Travel Industry of which a min. of 2 years at a senior level with a proven
track record. - Sales
and Marketing qualification - Experience
with tactical and market pricing concepts - Experience
in Account/relationship management
- Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities - Knowledge
of sales, reservations, airport services and cargo. - Commercial
acumen with an overall knowledge of airline operations. - An
excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) is
essential. - Proven
track record in airline sales, marketing, reservations and revenue
management processes - Proven
ability to work independently and think strategically - Initiative
to capitalise on and seize business opportunities, negotiating, planning
and implementation of short and long term targets - In
depth knowledge of respective country including how to sell effectively in
the market and exhibiting strong cultural awareness - Knowledge
of IATA recommendations to airlines / travel
agencies for selling in the market.
How to
apply:
- An
application letter addressed to General Manager -Human Resources - Recent
and detailed curriculum vitae - Relevant
certificates - A
photocopy of the national identity card - Two
passport photos - Three
current referees
The deadline for
submitting application documents is 21st March 2013 at 4 pm local time at the front
desk of our head office located at Kigali International Airport, Top Floor
building.
General
Manager- Human Resources
RwandAir
Kigali
International Airport – Main Terminal Building (Top Floor)
Box 7275 Kigali
– Rwanda
Email:
Recruitment@rwandair.com
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Note: RwandAir is an equal opportunity employer.
