Assistant Manager U.S
Job title: Assistant Manager U.S in Miami, FL at IATA
Company: IATA
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:Why you will love working hereAt IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
- Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
- With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
- We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
- We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
- Relationship Management: Advise the Area Manager on maintaining effective relationships with key personnel from member and non-member airlines, airports, and other stakeholders. Assist in identifying key issues to improve intelligence gathering and support advocacy efforts for industry betterment.
- Campaign Execution: Implement divisional campaigns to support industry initiatives.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and report on regulatory and other relevant matters to the Area Manager and relevant departments in the Regional Office, ensuring members' interests are prioritized.
- Promotion of Aviation: Collaborate with the Regional Office and Regional Economist to promote the social and economic value of aviation at all levels.
- Advisory Role: Serve as an advisor to the Area Manager and senior management at the regional level on all industry matters within the country or cluster.
- Operational Support: Assist in executing the operational plan in alignment with the Americas Strategic Plan, coordinating with other IATA departments and countries as needed.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
- Commercial support: Provide the commercial division with qualified leads and support to meet commercial targets.
- Education: College degree in business administration, economics, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the aviation and/or transport industry. An aviation industry background is an asset.
- Skills: Experience working in a multinational, multicultural environment is advantageous. Proficiency in IT skills, especially the MS suite, is required.
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
- Work Environment: This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be required to work three days from the office.