Assistant Manager Aerospace - Commercial

Assistant Manager - Aerospace

If this sounds like you, please apply via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/WTbstWHpD4

Our candidates will demonstrate a proactive and can-do attitude, possess good analytical skills, and strong negotiation skills. They will have shown problem-solving skills, be good communicators, and build positive relationships with all stakeholders. Candidates should be aware of compliance standards and have the ability to maintain risk management. Excellent organizing skills are required to meet deadlines with a high level of negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

1. Pricing
   1. Thoroughly review the RFQ to understand the scope, specifications, and deadlines.
   2. Research current market rates and competitors' pricing strategies to determine a competitive yet profitable pricing structure.
   3. Analyze feedback trends to identify areas for improvement or adjustment in pricing strategies.
   4. Maintain open communication with Sales, Pricing Desk, and Operations teams to align on pricing strategies.
2. RFQ
   1. Coordinate with the Pricing Desk/Tender Desk to ensure RFQs are attended to promptly.
   2. Share major updates from the Aerospace vertical received from HQ or different account owners with MESA offices.
   3. For tenders originating from the UAE, initiate the scoring process and alert the tender desk.
   4. Monitor progress until submission and follow up with customers for feedback after submission.
3. Business Development
   1. Gather comprehensive feedback to identify areas for improvement and discuss customer feedback with the pricing desk.
   2. Focus on developing existing accounts and nurturing future prospects.
   3. Prioritize and complete all assignments from the reporting manager before deadlines.
4. Operations
   1. Provide optimal solutions to resolve customer issues effectively.
   2. Provide daily updates and reports to the department manager.
   3. Effectively manage operations to ensure customer satisfaction through timely escalations handling and solutions provision.
   4. Maintain accurate reporting, foster collaboration across teams for streamlined performance tracking and improvement.
   5. Brainstorm solutions together as a team to address identified challenges and encourage input from team members while considering different perspectives.
   6. Develop action plans to implement improvements in processes, communication, or service delivery.

Key Competencies

Excellent understanding of Market Trend in Aerospace operations.

Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical and financial data to develop accurate cost estimates and pricing models. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Strong sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop persuasive tender submissions and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent relationships with Shipping lines, Airlines, and Transport vendors. Freight Forwarding experience is a must.