Job Opportunities at Emirates Group, Lagos, Ngeria, January 5th 2015

The following job vacancies exist at Emirates Group Lagos, Nigeria

Job Title: Cargo Sales Executive
Location Lagos

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate with Handling Agents/Airport Authorities and their suppliers to ensure that they are conversant with EK operational requirements and procedures.
To investigate and respond to queries, complaints and claims received, in an efficient and timely manner in order to restore customer confidence.
Contribute to the compilation and production of periodic performance reports to measure the rate of attainment against objectives.
To sell Emirates SkyCargo products and services to destinations across the Emirates network under the guidance and direction of the Cargo Manager.
To achieve sales forecasts as established by Emirates SkyCargo management and as directed by the Cargo Manager.
To identify potential clients through research and planning.
In consultation with Cargo Manager, identify the objectives and devise strategies for sales, marketing and promotional activities.
Assist the Cargo Manager in performance of other administrational and operational duties to enhance efficiency of EK staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Education to a minimum of ‘A’ level or equivalent.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Should be fluent in written and oral English.
A valid driving license (complying with current Airport Corporation requirements)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Air Cargo Industry of which minimum of two years as a Senior Cargo Assistant.
Knowledge of Cargo operations required.
Previous air cargo sales experience preferred.

Must have the right to live and work in Nigeria as the company will not assist in obtaining work permits.

Job Title: Sales Manager
Location Lagos

The Position:

To achieve, organise, control and monitor passenger sales targets and marketing goals of the company.
To monitor operations and administration of sales inline with company procedures and policies.
To assist in the development of value-added products for implementation in the local market in order to further optimize and enhance revenue
To control, guide and monitor the day-to-day activities of all field sales staff to ensure satisfactory performance levels and smooth flow of business.
To ensure that the product and promotional plans are understood and implemented to give the greatest impact in the market.
To prepare weekly, monthly and annual sales reports and constant monitoring of market trends and competitor activities in order to ensure that Head Office is kept informed of local conditions.
To review the fortnightly and monthly sales of travel agents and GSA to ensure that business potential is being maximised and take suitable remedial actions.
To liaise with marketing and tariff units and other passenger service related departments of Emirates to ensure well integrated sales effort.

Qualifications and Experience

University Graduate.
At least 8 years experience in passenger sales in a highly competitive airline/travel market, of which 3 years should have been in a prominent sales position.
Excellent organizational, communicational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
An excellent track record in developing, implementing and controlling budgets.
Should be an analytical thinker with a high degree of initiative to keep pace with market trends and develop appropriate innovative strategies.
Thorough knowledge of Word/Excel and PowerPoint.
Good knowledge of the local travel market.
Should possess a valid local driving license.
Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English.