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<br /> <p>AA winner of more than 400 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world's youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of 169 aircraft. Its rapidly-expanding network spans 121 cities in 66 countries in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia Pacific. The airline is an employee-focused company with a commitment to providing staff with excellent working conditions and competitive salaries. </p><p> <br />In July 2012, Emirates will commence a daily service from Barcelona to Dubai. <br /> </p><p><b></b> </p><p><b>The Position: </b> </p><p>Based in Barcelona, you will manage the Barcelona Sales activities to ensure achievement of the revenue sales target in accordance with company commercial and marketing objectives. You will also anticipate competitor activities by monitoring market trends and recommending strategies in a timely manner to retain commercial initiatives and remain on target to achieve commercial objectives. </p><p> </p><p>You will also supervise the Sales Team in their negotiation and administration of all accounts. In addition you will build and maintain goodwill and relationships with Travel Agents, Corporates and local authorities and attend industry functions on a regular basis to establish contacts, network and promote the interests of EK, during and out of office hours as required. </p><p> </p><p>You will also be required to prepare monthly and annual Sales & Marketing reports to ensure the Country Manager is kept well informed of market conditions, trends and competitor activities and make recommendations as appropriate </p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for preparation and control of the annual Sales Business Plans and budgets for sales activities in Barcelona. Ensure that product USPs (Unique Selling Points) and promotional plans are communicated and implemented effectively to give the greatest impact on the market. </p><p> </p><p>You will also provide local leadership and support to the Reservation & Ticketing team. </p><p><b></b> </p><p><b>Experience and Qualifications: </b> </p><p>You will be educated to at least degree level with a minimum of 8 years' Sales/Marketing experience - preferably from within an airline sales environment - with at least 4 years in a management capacity. You will have advanced negotiation techniques and territorial management with the ability to analyse and interpret statistical information for presentation to varying levels of audience from junior to the most senior </p><p>You will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and must be fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish. You must have a valid Spanish/EU Driving licence. </p><p><b>APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN SPAIN. THE COMPANY WILL NOT PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT.</b> </p><p><b>To Apply</b>: To express your interest in the above vacancy, please apply on-line by clicking below and completing our application form. 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. Please also note that if you are not shortlisted, you can also update your application at anytime and apply for other opportunities. </p><p> </p> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:SM/LZ/20555