Operations Manager Dubai The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 9 billion and over 32,000 employees. The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group's rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. Emirates global network now sees it flying to over 85 destinations in 59 countries, and with aircraft orders worth over $US 35 billion identified, Emirates fleet will grow to over 200 wide­bodied jets by 2013, with many more destinations coming on line. With the Group now hiring over 5,000 new staff every year, essential to business success will be the ongoing employment of high quality people to join our multi­cultural team of over 130 nationalities. Dubai, a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents offers one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world. In addition to lifestyle and excellent tax free salary benefits, the Emirates Group also offers professional development opportunities to help employees achieve job satisfaction, with ongoing support to develop new skills and grow their careers successfully. The Position: An integral part of the airline but operating as an independent profit centre, Arabian Adventures is the region's leading Destination Management Company. The Operations Manager, Arabian Adventures will manage, plan and direct all day to day operational aspects of running the Tours and Safaris (Dubai & Abu Dhabi). He/She will also manage and ensure smooth running of the Transport unit of Arabian Adventures, which comprises of a fleet of over 100 vehicles with the objective of providing high quality service whilst ensuring safety standards are maintained. Formulate and manage the strategy for corporate sales of tours and safaris in the UAE, aiming to enhance the contribution of this unit and increase Arabian Adventures market share. Responsible for development and implementation of new products. Salary & Benefits: We offer an attractive tax­free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. Experience and Qualifications: • Minimum degree level, preferably in Business Administration with a minimum of 8 years experience in Safari Operations of which a minimum of 4 years should have been at a Managerial level. • In­depth first hand knowledge of the functioning of an operations unit within a destination management company and a thorough knowledge of the tours and safaris market in the UAE. • A proven track record of managing large operational teams and delivering results within a multi­ national and multi­cultural environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and good negotiating skills. • Must have strong problem solving and decision making skills and be capable of leading and performing well under pressure. • Should also be logical and systematic, well organized, a team player, self­motivated, well groomed and capable of working with a clear understanding of the big picture. Please apply online by visiting our website : www.emiratesgroupcareers.com OR Apply online directly through our online application form: http://dxbmiww99.emirates.com/hrrecruit/Adv_Details.asp?jobname=&txtJobNo= &hdnPage=2&advno=7362 Job Reference No : OM/SC/7362 Closing Date : 02­Sep­2007.