Job Description
Assistant Manager - Cargo
Role Brief
Drive the airline’s cargo sales operations in Malé by achieving revenue and load targets, maximizing cargo space utilization through effective stakeholder coordination, expanding the customer portfolio with a focus on high-yield cargo, preparing sales and market reports, and supporting finance-related activities including credit control, invoicing, and collections.
Competencies
- Diploma in Basic Cargo & Advanced Cargo from an IATA Accredited Institute.
- Undergoe DGR – CAT 6 Course from the institute approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in airport operations and cargo sales functions.
- Proven experience in sales and airport cargo operations with strong industry knowledge and a results-oriented mindset.
- Sound knowledge of cargo acceptance, transshipment handling, cargo loading, and space optimization procedures.
- Ability to work extended hours and make independent operational decisions to ensure smooth airport operations.
- Experience in sales reporting and related administrative tasks.
- Proficiency in SkyChain or similar cargo management systems, and sound knowledge of handling IATA IMP Messages.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Good organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Scope & Responsibilities
- Serve as the airline's representative in Male.
- Enhance the sales activities in the local market.
- Coordinate with all stakeholders, including GHA, Load Planning and Passenger department to optimize allocated cargo space.
- Achieve given Load and Revenue targets.
- Prepare comprehensive Sales and Market reports.
- Expand the client portfolio to increase the proportion of high-yield cargo.
- Liaise with the finance department regarding credit control, invoicing and collection process.
Scan or write to apply with your resume to careers@baurs.com
Potential candidates who had career breaks due to various reasons are also encouraged to apply!