Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, Market Development

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation management company in Singapore seeks a market development specialist to enhance the competitiveness of Changi Airport. The role involves engaging with airlines, performing traffic analysis, and working with industry partners to boost air traffic. Proficiency in Chinese and prior experience in the aviation sector are preferred. Join us in driving development initiatives for the airport.

Qualifications

• Prior working experience with airlines or within the aviation sector preferred.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, analytical, meticulous.
• Proficiency in Chinese language required.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with airlines to grow Changi air hub.
• Perform traffic analysis and present business cases to airlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resourcefulness

Education

Good Degree in any discipline

Job description

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 Southwest Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. In this role you 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 strong team player
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Chinese language is required as the incumbent may be required to liaise with overseas Chinese carriers and travel trade partners
• Some overseas travelling may be required