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Job description / Role
Country Manager - Qatar Airways
Due to the continued growth of the Airline we have several opportunities for Country Managers across our growing network. The location of the position will be determined based on your experience, preferences and our business requirements.
This is an exciting role which will drive Qatar Airways business at a strategic and commercial level for all sales within the dedicated area of responsibility. You will provide leadership to the Country or Countries and strategically develop and deliver revenue for Qatar Airways, maximising the return from the existing market whilst identifying and penetrating new markets where appropriate. You will be responsible for the effective management of the staff and company’s assets within your area.
Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing initiatives that help build Qatar Airways global brand and establish ownership of the market space, formulating and implementing the area sales strategy to maximise short and long-term revenue opportunities and reduce cost of sale, managing local relationships with other airlines, trade body representatives, government and civil aviation authorities, maximising sales opportunities through vale added partners (hotels, car hire) and recommending the annual revenue budget.
Requirements
To join our 5 star team in this role you will need a Bachelor's Degree coupled with a minimum of 10 years proven track record in an airline. You will have strong commercial acumen demonstrated over at least a 5 year period with a proven ability to negotiate and work within a multi-national and multi-cultural environment with good leadership and team management skills. Ideally you will have broad market exposure and experience across a variety of locations. You will need good exposure to various commercial areas such as revenue management and global sales. You will have direct experience in a similar role within an airline with a demonstrable track record of achievement.
About the Company
Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 150 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.
Travel today involves a mix of short, medium and long-haul segments, with more people travelling than ever before. With the breadth of network coverage today, virtually no destination is unreachable. This is why the commitment to service is paramount; as our guests are travelling farther and more frequently than ever before, the experience on board is an important part of the journey itself.
Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.