Lufthansa

Head of Sales and Handling Canada

Lufthansa$120K — $150K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of leadership experience in airline cargo, logistics, or a comparable industry.
  • Strong understanding of sales, operations, and market dynamics in international environments.
  • Proven ability to manage budget, revenue, and operational performance.
  • Inspiring leadership and change management capabilities.
  • Highly commercially savvy with a knack for translating data into market strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial performance and market growth to maximize revenue and yield.
  • Lead and develop high-performing sales and handling teams across multiple locations.
  • Translate global strategy into impactful local market initiatives.
  • Act as senior customer interface, building strong relationships with key accounts.
  • Analyze market trends, customer data, and competitor activities to derive winning strategies.
  • Ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality handling operations.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and costs with a strong focus on financial discipline and profitability.

Benefits

  • Full P&L responsibility (revenue/cost ownership).
  • E2E accountability across sales, operations, and personnel leadership.
  • Exposure to multi-brand responsibilities (LH Cargo & SWISS WorldCargo).
  • Company may provide relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Sales & Handling for Canada, responsible for one of our most competitive and strategically relevant markets.

This is more than a leadership role-it is a unique opportunity to strengthen your general management profile, drive commercial success, and lead transformation in a complex, fast-evolving environment.

Tasks
Your MissionAs Head of Sales & Handling, you will take full ownership of Lufthansa Cargo's sales and operational performance across Canada. You will lead diverse teams, translate strategy into local execution, and represent the company towards customers, partners, and authorities.

  • Drive commercial performance and market growth, maximizing revenue and yield
  • Lead and develop high-performing sales & handling teams across multiple locations
  • Translate global strategy into impactful local market initiatives
  • Act as senior customer interface, building strong relationships with key accounts
  • Analyze market trends, customer data, & competitor activity to derive winning strategies
  • Ensure efficient, compliant, & high-quality handling operations
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, & costs with a strong focus on financial discipline & profitability

Why This Role Stands Out
  • Full P&L responsibility (revenue/cost ownership)
  • E2E accountability across sales, operations, and people leadership
  • Exposure to multi-brand responsibility (LH Cargo & SWISS WorldCargo)


* Takeover of additional tasks when required

Requirements
We are seeking a leader who combines commercial acumen, analytical strength, and inspiring leadership.

Your Profile
  • Strong leadership & change management capabilities (motivating teams through transformation)
  • Highly commercially savvy with ability to analyze data and translate it into market strategy
  • Proven ability to drive performance through teams and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong business sense with a clear focus on profitability & growth
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability

Your Experience
  • 5-8 years of leadership experience in airline cargo, logistics, or comparable industry
  • Strong understanding of sales, operations, & market dynamics in international environments
  • Experience managing budget, revenue, & operational performance

Your Skills
  • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication & negotiation capabilities
  • High resilience, adaptability, & ability to lead under pressure
  • Proven ability to manage complexity, drive change, & lead diverse teams


* CV/Resume required

* Company may provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
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