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12/04/2017
RwandAir
Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and
international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern
Africa and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.
Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air
transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda
Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and
international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern
Africa and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.
Our mission 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. As part of the expansion strategy
we are looking for interested, qualified and competent candidates to fill the
following position:
1.
Job Title: Country Manager to be based in one of the below countries:
Job Title: Country Manager to be based in one of the below countries:
- MALI
- GUINEA
CONAKRY
- SENEGAL
2. Reports to: Director Global Sales Operations 3. Department:
Commercial 4. Job Description
- The
Country Manager is responsible for the overall administration of
Rwandair’s operation in the station and ensures to achieve set budget
uplift, load factor and revenue targets for the Country under his/her
responsibility.
- The
country Manager undertakes responsibility and accountability for the
management, control and administration of Rwandair’s assets.
- She/he
is primarily responsible and accountable for all sales activities,
marketing, customer services, and financial activities of Rwandair in the
country.
- She/he
is responsible to build strong relations with all relevant government and
regulatory agencies and comply with Rwandair, and all local and
international legal requirements, conventions, policies, procedures and
regulations.
- She/he
will be responsible to identify sales opportunities and implement sales
and marketing initiatives, develop short and long term sales and marketing
plans, formulate competitive analysis, recommend pricing actions, promote
and advertise WB services, provide adequate and timely feedback to head
office and expand and maintain distribution channels and trade partners.
- She/he
is responsible for cost effective solutions to deliver its programs and
build customer retention programs.
- Identify
any financial loopholes and indevour to close them
- Daily,
weekly and monthly sales and financial reports are submitted to relevant
departments
- Develop
market sales initiatives based on the nature and market environment in the
country and advise senior management accordingly
5.Key
duties and responsibilities
duties and responsibilities
- Formulate
strategic commercial objectives of Rwandair products and services within
his/her responsible market and the entire network
- 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
Bamako;
- Build
and maintain Country-wide relationships with Government Departments,
Regulatory Authorities , Commercial organizations, third party suppliers
and contractors and ensure conformity with local and international legal
requirements convention, policies 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.
6.
Qualification and Experience
Qualification and Experience
- University
Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Commercial Operations in
the Travel Industry of which a minimum of 2 years at a senior level with a
proven track record.
- A
solid understanding of budgeting and financial planning preferably with
some financial qualifications or training
- 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 both tactically and strategically.
- 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
marketplace.
7.
How to apply:
How to apply:
- An
application letter addressed to General Manager -Human Resources;
- Recent
Curriculum Vitae;
- Relevant
certificates;
- A
photocopy of the national identity card;
- Two
passport photos;
- Three
referees
The
deadline for submitting application documents is April 12, 2017 at 4pm
local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International
Airport, Top Floor building or on below email address.
deadline for submitting application documents is April 12, 2017 at 4pm
local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International
Airport, Top Floor building or on below email address.
RwandAir
Ltd. as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business
needs and the best-qualified candidates available
Ltd. as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business
needs and the best-qualified candidates available
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

