Cargo Sales Manager : Johannesburg, South Africa

Position:	Cargo Sales Manager
Location:	Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:	Open

The Position:	Based at Johannesburg South Africa, you will undertake sales and other commercial activities to meet corporate revenue, tonnage and yield objectives while ensuring compliance with company and industry rules for safe, secure and efficient operations. You will be required to manage the Cargo GSA to ensure the development of a disciplined, skilled and motivated work force. You will identify objectives and implement strategies for sales and operational activities as well as negotiating tonnage and revenue agreements with new and existing clients for the benefit of Ethiopian Airlines. You will also identify local trends and provide timely feedback on market conditions with respect to pricing and competitor’s activities. You will be required to coordinate with handling agents, airport authorities and other suppliers to ensure that they are conversant with Ethiopian operational requirements and procedures (including Special Handling) in order to maximize cargo uplifts and optimize the utilization of capacity with the requisite service standards, cost efficiencies and revenue generation. You will contribute to the compilation and production of annual revenue and expenditure budgets for the department with the objective of increasing productivity and profitability.
Experience & Qualifications:	BA degree level or equivalent and have extensive experience in Air Cargo field sales and operations, with previous experience at a managerial or Supervisor level. Knowledge of local area cargo environment is required. You must have proven ability in leading and developing CGO GSA as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will possess strong presentation and negotiation skills and be fluent both in written and spoken English.
Note:	Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in South Africa. The company will not provide or assist in obtaining a work permit.
Documents:	To express your interest in the above vacancy, please apply by sending email with CV and relevant copy of documents direct to the Regional Director South Africa on: JNBAM@etiopianairlines.com Yohannestk@ethiopianairlines.com We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.