Manager Markets - Sub-Saharan Africa and Islands

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, seeks a senior Revenue Management leader to own the revenue performance for Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean regions from its Abu Dhabi hub.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across Pricing, Demand, Flight Management and Analytics, shaping market strategies, forecast accuracy and pricing outcomes while collaborating with Network Planning, Sales and Revenue Management stakeholders to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience within Airline Revenue Management, Pricing, Inventory Management or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience leading teams, including the management and development of people leaders.
• Strong understanding of airline revenue management principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the revenue performance of the Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean portfolio.
• Lead and develop a team of managers across Pricing, Demand, Flight Management and Analytics.
• Ensure market and point-of-sale strategies are effectively executed.
• Oversee forecast accuracy, demand plans and pricing performance.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer demand patterns.
• Work closely with Network Planning, Sales, and Revenue Management stakeholders.
• Promote a test-and-learn mindset to continuously optimize results.

Skills

Revenue Management

Team Leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the revenue performance of the Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean portfolio
• Lead and develop a team of managers across Pricing, Demand, Flight Management and Analytics
• Ensure market and point-of-sale strategies are effectively executed
• Oversee forecast accuracy, demand plans and pricing performance
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer demand patterns
• Work closely with Network Planning, Sales, and Revenue Management stakeholders
• Promote a test-and-learn mindset to continuously optimize results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years' experience within Airline Revenue Management, Pricing, Inventory Management or a related commercial function
• Proven experience leading teams, including the management and development of people leaders
• Strong understanding of airline revenue management principles
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the UAE's national airline, shaping the future of global aviation from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The company is driving its "Journey 2030" ambition to expand its network and grow its people for a new era of excellence.