at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We’re not just in the business of transporting people. We’re also in the business of moving cargo. As a major provider of air freight services, our Cargo team transports everyday electronics and automotive parts, to perishable goods, life-saving organs, vaccines and even baby formula. And in turn, we help keep businesses, communities, and global economies running. With so many career options – from Marketing to Finance, Logistics to Data Analytics, and more – you can build a career within a career and gain exposure to so many areas of our airline’s important role in the global supply chain. Join our team and watch your uniquely United career journey unfold.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Cargo product development, marketing & advertising programs. Recommend and implement marketing strategies, initiatives, and programs to improve United Cargo’s market and media position. Develop new brands and products that will establish customer preference and superior revenue performance in the global marketplace.
+ Product revenue performance versus company plan
+ Contribution margins versus plan
+ Successful implementation of new and integrated products on-time and in conformance with company expectations
+ Superior brand and product performance as measured by marketing survey results
+ Execution of tradeshow and key customer event strategy exceeding stakeholder goals
+ Coordination of compelling marketing communication campaigns
+ Increasing awareness and product preference (as measured by surveys such as IATA Cargo Tracker)
Please note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role requiring, on average, three days per week in office.
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
+ Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
+ 3 years in supervisory role in marketing and/or advertising
+ Proven marketing and product development track record including: product launches with results
+ Execution of comprehensive marketing plans and evidence of proficiency in marketing communications
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
+ Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
+ Cargo experience
+ Proficiency with cargo e-commerce, operating platforms and emerging technology
+ Proficiency in coordinating an ad agency from media planning, marketing planning to execution
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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