Airline Director, Research & Development – East Coast USA or UK
The preferred Candidate will provide leadership for the business requirements and input on the technical and business R&D activities required for new business development.
This position requires extensive travel/airline industry knowledge and the ability to identify and analyse trends within the industry.
Must have Fares/Pricing experience within the Air Transport or Travel industry.
Experience required:
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Demonstrated expertise in the industry processing of ancillary services, airline fares and rules, availability and schedule information.
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Experience and understanding of the requirements for New Distribution Capability “NDC”
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Effective communication with external customers to develop and track key industry trends
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Deep understanding of Airline Fares Products
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Provide product solutions for the industry with appropriate analysis
Product Marketing - Develop and implement robust effective product marketing strategies; Provide market analysis for business cases, product strategies, white papers and concept documents.
Project Management - Effective project management in an R&D environment that provides appropriate results; Ability to manage staff and provide leadership as appropriate to achieve project results.
Qualifications & Experience required:
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Masters Degree preferably in Business, Marketing.
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10+ years experience in Airline Pricing engine creation to support pricing or shopping, Revenue Accounting or Revenue Management.
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Previous experience with technologies and their uses in the Airline pricing market
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Marketing
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Superior analytical skills & decision making abilities
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Demonstrated leadership abilities, capable of motivating and mentoring staff
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Superior verbal and written communication skills
Duration: 12 months + or permanent
Rate: Please quote your best hour/day rate or expected salary
Client will consider freelance or full time employees for this role.
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