Cargo Manager

<br /> <p>A winner of more than 400 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world's youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of 168 aircraft. Its rapidly-expanding network spans 118 cities in 70 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> </p><p>In July 2012, Emirates will commence a daily service from Lisbon to Dubai.<b></b> </p><p><b> Cargo Manager (m/f)</b> </p><p>Based at Lisbon International Airport, 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 employees to ensure the development of a disciplined, skilled and motivated work force. </p><p> </p><p>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 Emirates Airline. You will also identify local trends and provide timely feedback on market conditions with respect to pricing and competitors' activities. </p><p> </p><p>You will be required to coordinate with handling agents, airport authorities and other suppliers to ensure that they are conversant with Emirates operational requirements and procedures (including Special Handling) in order to maximise cargo uplifts and optimise the utilisation of capacity with the requisite service standards, cost efficiencies and revenue generation. </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p><b>Experience and Qualifications:</b> </p><p>You will be educated up to degree level or equivalent and haveextensive experience in Air Cargo field sales and operations, with previous experience at a managerial level.Knowledge of local area cargo environment is required. </p><p> </p><p>You must have proven ability in leading and developing staff 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 Portuguese and English. </p><p><b>APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN PORTUGAL. THE COMPANY WILL NOT PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT.</b> </p><p><b>To Apply</b>: </p><p>To express your interest in the above vacancy, please apply by clicking below and completing our online application form in English. 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. Thank you for you interest in a career with the Emirates Group. </p><p> </p> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:CM/LB/20622