RwandAir,Country Manager Jobs in Rwanda

CLOSE:
12/04/2017

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:

• MALI

• GUINEA
  CONAKRY

• SENEGAL 

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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