Manager Product & Business Development

Muscat, Oman

Job Description

  • Aviation Catering
  • Muscat
  • Permanent/Fulltime

Nationality: Omani

JOB CONTENT
  • Role Objective
  • Management of all hospitality services (staff canteens, catering outlets, outdoor events, lounges, etc.)
  • To ensure efficient performance and smooth operation in compliance with the company policy and image.
  • Management of the development of business and products.
  • Duties and Responsibilities Area of responsibility
  • Develop Product & Business Development plan for Catering and present to the catering management and Board.
  • Develop policies, procedures, and manuals for Product & Business development section.
  • Responsible for steady growth in business volumes and increase in monthly revenue.
  • Set performance criteria and ensure targets are achieved.
  • To attract new clients and research new market opportunities
  • Oversee the growth of projects by preparing sales projections and forecasting revenue in line with projected income.
  • Prepare, recommend, and implement operational, manpower, capital, and training budgets.
  • Maintain two-way communication with customers, resolving issues and ensuring corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
  • To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of catering operations and designated services to the client organization in accordance with the agreement of the contract
  • Effective management of the team to ensure the delivery of both qualitative and quantitative results.
  • To manage and control the service offers for the client to the agreed specification and performance.
  • Regularly provide statistical and analytical data to GMCA
  • To ensure the profitability of outdoor businesses by monitoring the sales
  • Assign targets to the Product & Business Development team and ensure they are achieved in a timely manner.
  • Ensure inventory management for all equipment used for outdoor catering within the catering unit and at each location and replenish from time to time to have smooth operations.
  • To actively seek and identify opportunities and innovation for business growth & development with focus on latest food trends and best practices.
  • Responsible for HSE compliance within the catering services
  • To manage and control the company image through services.
  • To prepare scope documents and draft catering contracts
  • Negotiate the terms and conditions with the clients and finalize catering agreements in coordination with legal and catering management.
  • Review and finalize scope of sales contracts, catering event orders and pricing agreements with clients.
  • Track contract performance for catering contracts with clients
  • Attend meetings on regular basis with catering team to discuss about updates and issues.
  • Manage supplier relationships for ingredients, ensure standards are set and maintained and all variations are addressed to suppliers for corrective actions.
  • Oversee food preparation, transportation, and set-up activities to ensure successful product.
  • Approach new customer, local and international brands, for new protentional business opportunities
  • Create surveys, polls, and questionnaires for research purposes.
  • Oversee the smooth operations of all staff canteens, catering service providing outlets, outdoor events, lounges, etc.
  • Ensure accurate and timely billing of customers and payments received on time.
  • Responsible for all queries from legal / finance / SCM / audit related to staff canteens, catering service providing outlets, outdoor events, lounges, etc.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in related discipline with minimum 8 years of relevant experience in business administration, hospitality & tourism, retail and preferably in in-flight catering.
  • Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in the related discipline will be preferred.
Special Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
  • High level of organization and attention to detail
  • Comfortable with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment
  • Commercial and business insight
  • Resourcefulness (capable of taking the initiative and overcoming challenges)
Business Understanding
  • Expansive understanding and constant updating of the market is essential.


  • LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Oman Driving Licenses
  • LEVEL OF INNOVATION: This position required an innovative approach doing business through creative sale and marketing initiatives.
  • LEVEL OF HSE: This position follows the HSE policies and procedures of the Company.
  • LEVEL OF QUALITY: This position follows the policies and procedures of OAC quality system.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mostly outdoor events, staff canteens, airport lounges, etc.
  • WORK of Safety: This position follows the policies and procedures of OAC safety system.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1528791
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Muscat, Oman
  • Education
    Not mentioned