General Manager (Sales)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; applicants must have the right to live and work in Switzerland and be an EU or Swiss citizen. The role covers Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, and Poland and requires business travel.

Company

hirify.global is the UAE’s national airline, connecting international markets from its Abu Dhabi hub.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation of sales plans and programs across a cluster of countries.
• Define regional sales strategies, targets, channels, and initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Manage country managers, sales managers, intermediaries, and sales channel performance.
• Build relationships with travel agencies, corporate customers, governmental authorities, and strategic partners.
• Monitor sales KPIs and dashboards, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions.
• Coach managerial teams and manage sales incentives to support revenue growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in German and French is required.
• Right to live and work in Switzerland is required; only EU or Swiss citizens may apply.
• Willingness to travel for business.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within Etihad’s Revenue & Commercial Division.
• International scope across four European markets.
• Opportunity to work with airline partners, strategic customers, and governmental authorities.
• Structured recruitment process with recorded video and virtual interviews.

Hiring process

• Application review by the Recruitment Team.
• Recorded HireVue video interview for shortlisted candidates.
• Introduction interview with Talent Acquisition, followed by a virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and Talent Acquisition.