General Manager (New York)

Work in the forefront of the aviation industry, with the airline that has reimagined the flying experience through its pioneering products and services. Participate in defining sales strategy and objectives to ensure alignment with Etihad's overall objectives and external trends. Develop and monitor sales plans to ensure sales strategy is properly implemented across the markets and expected results are reached. Manage and coordinate intermediary activities to ensure achievement of agreed targets and respect of terms and conditions. Manage the overall direction and coordination of the team to achieve agreed sales targets. Develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives to ensure key revenue targets are met Develop and maintain excellent relationships with third parties (e.g. travel agencies, corporate customers, governmental authorities) to ensure effective brand positioning among strategic clients Develop, manage and stipulate a portfolio of contracts by counselling district sales representatives to ensure that Etihad market positioning is improved and compliant with overall commercial strategy Develop, implement and manage the local sales channel strategy according to Etihad guidelines in order to ensure the maximization of company reach and revenues possibilities Develop, implement and manage sales channels selection guidelines to ensure best channels are selected to ensure optimization of commercial investments Guide, coach and provide internal / external feedback to the managerial team to develop leadership and professional skills and to ensure increase of revenues Bachelor's degree OR 7 years experience in relevant field. Experience in managing Sales teams in the Airline or Travel industry Relevant commercial and analytical work experience This position requires a mix of sales acumen, customer service excellence, and industry knowledge to effectively represent the airline and drive revenue Salary will depend on the relevant experience and level of experience of the candidate. Gross Annual Salary is between: 97,320 USD up to 138,000 USD Other allowances and benefits will also be provided to the candidate