The Head of Sales and Handling is responsible for:
1. S/he is responsible for the operational steering of sales in the geographical area
2. S/he ensures safety, security and quality of warehouse and aircraft handling activity, including negotiations with service providers and partner airlines on local level
3. S/he represents the LCAG interests in the geographical area (politics, local authorities, industry and trade associations, media etc.) in consultation, where necessary, with regional/central functions
4. S/he translates the global LH Cargo strategy and plans on the sales and handling side into meaningful plans and activities under the specific local circumstances
5. S/he ensures connectivity of his/her country/district with the worldwide LH Cargo system
6. S/he leads all LH Cargo staff in the geographical area as a disciplinary superior
7. S/he manages the country/district financial tasks and adheres to the cost budget
8. S/he ensures efficient and effective organization and processes / quality
Contact
Heli Europaeus
HR Consultant LCAG
The ideal Head of Sales and Handling should meet the following requirements:
9. Master's degree required.
10. Business/ economics or engineering university degree desirable, preferably with emphasis on marketing / sales, commerce and /or logistics.
11. Min. 5- 8 years of relevant work experience in the logistics or airline industry.
12. Good knowledge of LH Cargo’s processes and organization, and ability to connect own activities to the worldwide LH Cargo system independently. Alternatively, good knowledge of comparable international airline/ logistics industry structures.
13. Excellent written and spoken English language skills required
14. Knowledge of German language desirable
15. Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
16. Change management
17. Good communication skills
18. Customer orientation
19. Team work
20. Assessment screening
21. Willingness to travel
22. Must possess a valid driver’s license
23. Airport environment
- Constant time pressure
- High stress levels
*Company may provide relocation assistance
* Must possess a legal work permit in Switzerland