Hospitality and Tourism Logistics Manager

Kuehne + Nagel

Dubai, UAE

Ref: OP141-45

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Kuehne + Nagel is looking for a highly motivated and energetic Hospitality and Tourism Logistics Manager.

This position is located in Dubai will lead the sales and operations for the hospitality sector in our organization within the UAE market, providing supply chain solutions for hotel projects as well as hotel and cruise ship replenishment.

The person will have complete ownership of all Hospitality and Tourism Logistics business in the country and accountability for the continuous development and fast growth of the hospitality business within our company.

Key Responsibilities

Global Strategy
- Execute the global strategy with the main aim of achieving growth and profitability, and communicate same to all relevant levels.
- Ensure that business solutions are built and implemented according to customer needs.

Sales
- Build strong relationships with key customers in the hospitality and tourism sector in UAE and other external business partners relevant for marketing and sales as well as solution design
- Deploy and enhance industry solutions for hospitality and tourism and work closely with the region and the focus markets to ensure adequate resources and hassle-free implementation.

Operations
- Control and manage smooth implementation of all operations.

Team Management
- Active involvement in recruiting the right people for sales and operations. Lead, coach, guide and support the teams, including providing necessary tools.
- Responsible for setting annual targets
- Measure and report profitability analysis on accounts within the industry
- Deliver profitable growth with higher margins than the standard products

Requirements

- Proven knowledge of international transportation, project and contract logistics with focus on hospitality
- Credibility in business development – with interfaces in both operational and direct customer facing
- Ability to work under pressure and self-motivated
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in international teams

About the Company

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries, with over 63,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities:

Seafreight Airfreight Contract Logistics & Integrated Logistics Road & Rail Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel is financially strong, stable and independent. Our global logistics network, cutting-edge IT systems, in-house expertise and excellent customer service is proof of our dedication to be the market leader. These attributes have placed us at the forefront of our industry, and positioned us to continue increasing the scope of our customer solutions and services.

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