Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, Market Development

Company description:

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is the manager of Singapore Changi Airport, a leading air hub in Asia and one of the world's most awarded airports. As airport manager, CAG performs the key functions of airport operations, air hub development, retail and commercial activities, infrastructure development and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport, and through its subsidiary, Changi Airports International, it takes Changi's presence beyond Singapore's shores through consultancy projects and investments in foreign airports. Come join us today!

Job description:

As part of the Market Development team, you will be involved in market development efforts to grow Changi's aviation business, enhancing our competitiveness and attractiveness as the air hub of choice in the region. The team works closely with airlines, industry trade partners and relevant stakeholders to strengthen Changi's passenger traffic and air connectivity through new service launches or expand existing ones, as well as various initiatives to increase passenger traffic to and through the airport.

Specifically, you will be assigned a portfolio of airlines from the North Asian market(s) and are expected to engage and collaborate closely with them to grow the Changi air hub, as well as identify and attract new airlines in the process. You may also be involved in engagements with government agencies to promote traffic and connectivity growth at Changi. To do these, you will perform traffic analysis, prepare and present business cases to airlines, as well as keep abreast of emerging market trends and developments, and analyse the implications on Changi's air hub growth.

You will also work with like-minded partners in the aviation industry such as the airlines, travel trade and the national tourism organisations (NTOs) to roll out joint campaigns to promote Changi Airport as the preferred transfer hub, and influence travel through Changi Airport.

Partnering internal divisions and interfacing with external stakeholders to drive development and ensure smooth implementation of various initiatives is also an intrinsic part in this position. In addition, you may be involved in other projects whenever opportunities arise.

Requirements:

• Good Degree in any discipline
• Prior working experience with airlines or within the aviation sector, as well as in quantitative analysis, would be preferred
• Self-motivated, resourceful, analytical, meticulous and a good team player
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Chinese language is required as the incumbent is required to liaise with overseas Chinese carriers and travel trade partners
• Some overseas travelling may be required