Regional Cargo Manager The Americas
Job title: Regional Cargo Manager The Americas in Miami, FL at IATA
Company: IATA
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees' wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.About the team you are joiningReporting to the IATA's Director Cargo, you will manage the development and execution of the cargo agenda in the Americas Region and serve as the strategic and operational lead for the regional cargo organization. The successful candidate will work with the countries in the Americas region remotely and in person, leading the transformation of the Air Cargo Value Chain and supporting cargo initiatives throughout the region.What your day would be like
- Engage with key stakeholders to understand the needs and priorities of the Americas Region.
- Promote and implement trade facilitation activities among the region.
- Create short- and long-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
- Diplomatically influence the direction of air cargo in the region with the authorities by introducing IATA cargo concepts and products that support the long-term objectives. (i.e., CEIV, One Record, DG Autocheck).
- Identify opportunities and key partners to support development and regional adoption including Airlines, Freight Forwarders, Ground Handling Agent (GHA), Shippers, and Authorities.
- Promote industry standards for infrastructure, digitalization, sustainability, and safety throughout the region.
- Strive to become the established, trusted, and respected cargo expert in the region. Act as the Cargo point of reference and support for the regional network.
- Identify, support, and deliver business development opportunities which promote the Organization´s commercial products and services, including the areas of Business Intelligence, Finance, Distribution, Consulting, Operations and Training at the local level.
- Support the regional IATA team, ensuring Cargo priorities and targets for the Region are delivered, and ensuring regional issues are incorporated in global priority setting.
- Support cargo and training events with the goal of growing participation in forums such as the World Cargo Symposium (WCS), CEIV, Dangerous Goods, and other cargo workshops.
- Support subject owners in product development based on requirements in the region and feedback from key stakeholders.
- Constantly communicate with the cargo global team to identify opportunities for the region.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the cargo or logistics sector, with demonstrated managerial skills in operations, business, or commercial roles.
- Comprehensive understanding of air cargo operations and processes (end-to-end), including IT systems and standards (ONE Record, CASS).
- Proven ability to lead diverse and remote teams, with a talent for building relationships and managing projects effectively.
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Well-developed negotiation and advocacy abilities, and a high level of cultural intelligence.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment, while meeting tight deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen. Experience in sales and marketing is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish are essential, knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage.
- This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be required to work three days from the office.