(Full-time)

São Paulo

General Manager (m/f/d) Brazil and Paraguay

AVIAREPS has 30 years experience providing professional passenger GSA services and tourism marketing to clients around the globe. As the world’s leading GSA and Tourism representation organization with 69 offices in 65 countries, AVIAREPS represents airlines as well as destinations, hotels, attractions, airports, cars, trains, cruise lines, retailers and import/export organizations, and offers a full suite of B2B and B2C services which includes sales & reservations, marketing, digital, and PR programs.

We are looking for a

General Manager Brazil and Paraguay

based in São Paulo for the next possible starting date

 

Your Mission:

  • Lead the maintenance and expansion in our Brazil office (90% dedication) and develop Paraguay (10% dedication) based in São Paulo
  • Drive strategic and operational initiatives to capitalize on the enormous growth potential in these key markets
  • Develop existing client relationships and actively pursue new opportunities for expansion
  • Lead, support, and develop our team in both countries to jointly drive growth
  • Craft and oversee the creation of compelling RFPs to attract and secure new clients
  • Lead the team across both countries, fostering their development with professional hard and soft skills
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts to acquire the best candidates, ensuring the continued development of the company to meet and exceed targets
  • Provide transparent and insightful monthly reporting to the board on progress and strategies
  • Manage business units within allocated budgets to optimize resources and maximize profitability
  • Oversee Profit and Loss of all business unit operations to align with company expectations and ensure sustained success in Brazil and Paraguay markets
  • By building strong relationships reassure team confidence and together deliver our clients KPIs

 

Your Qualification:

  • With a leadership background in the airline/travel industry, you possess a potent blend of sales and marketing skills
  • You are a natural business developer who is passionate about service excellence and business growth, you always go the extra mile to achieve your targets
  • Characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, you adeptly motivate and inspire colleagues, articulating a compelling vision for AVIAREPS
  • You enjoy working in a fast-moving environment with flat hierarchies, open door policies, and dynamic people
  • Fluency in English is a given, with proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish being highly advantageous
  • Your proven track record in sales, marketing, and leadership within the airline or travel trade industry (e.g., Tour operator, corporate, luxury consolidator) is well-documented
  • You embrace digital innovation and adapt readily to change, leveraging technology to drive organizational progress
  • Today you might have a leading role, ideally in Sales, Marketing or Business development, and you are looking for your next career step
  • As a strong communicator, you have an extensive business network in aviation, tourism and travel trade industry
  • Education in travel/tourism, hotel, aviation business, economics or similar field
  • You are a people person and enjoy building relationships

 

Our Offer:

  • Embark on the exciting journey of building and expanding two branch offices, allowing substantial professional growth and development
  • Enjoy a competitive and performance-driven salary package, reflective of your success and contributions
  • Leverage your extensive network to drive business growth and foster strategic partnerships
  • Participate in regional and global meetings, providing valuable insights and contributing to the overarching objectives of the organization
  • Join the ranks of the global market leader in our industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for advancement and recognition
  • Access both internal and external training programs to continually enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices
  • The opportunity to engage with different cultures and travel around the world

Samanta Soares

Dr. Rafael de Barros St 210 – 4th floor 

04003-041 - São Paulo

Brazil

P|+ 55 - 11 - 40 63 82 91

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