Jobs in Srilanka

GENERAL MANAGER – SALES

Tasks:

• Dependent on the assignment focus the tasks include the following:
• Establish, execute and follow-up annual sales objectives and KPI targets in line with the assigned budget and market development for the Lufthansa Group and Joint Venture partners.
• Develop and steer the General Sales Agents for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
• Responsible for negotiation and approval of agent and corporate customer contracts in his/her field of responsibility.
• Coordinate Lufthansa Group and A++ topics with relevant interfaces and local execution of commercial requirements.
• Lead, guide and motivate his/her team.
• Personnel planning in accordance with target agreement and budget allowance, where applicable.
• Accountable for process execution within his/her department.
• Actively collect and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Requirements:

• The ideal General Manager should meet the following requirements:
• High school certificate, A level/ Abitur or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or university degree in economics or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in two of the following fields: Sales, Commercial Areas, or Account Management.
• Experience in leading virtual teams across several locations is desired.
• English language required.
• German language desirable.
• Knowledge of sales and related commercial areas required.
• Computer literate as user.
• Responsible of employees.
• Responsible of budget, costs and revenue.
• Assessment screening.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent business sense.
• Strong cost consciousness.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure.