Airline Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Perform market research, property evaluations, and prepare market RFPs tailored to each client's requirements for crew accommodations.

• Negotiate terms and pricing for crew, DPAX, and URA hotels and transportation services.

• Finalize the contracting process for DPAX hotels and transport, as well as URAs.

• Track market trends for price fluctuations and report risks and opportunities.

• Create pricing comparisons and conduct analyses to propose the best hotel and transport options.

• Generate market intelligence reports for smaller cities.

• Recognize savings and revenue opportunities within markets.

• Assess hotels and transportation vendors based on client specifications.

• Prepare, present, and deliver all required outputs.

• Engage in product development by providing feedback and user insights.

• Grasp client operations and accommodation needs.

• Build relationships with hotel and transport vendors.

• Coordinate with Account Management until the business is finalized.

• Negotiate and finalize fee agreements as required and per client requests.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of hotel brands and management companies.

• Travel and conduct hotel site inspections as assigned.

• Report directly to the Global Director of Airline Sourcing and work collaboratively with various teams and departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of both the Aviation and Hospitality sectors.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer-centric approach to forming partnerships and alliances.

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and follow-up capabilities.

• Strong negotiation abilities.

• High financial acumen and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient computer skills, with advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, and Zoom.

• Capability to learn new platforms and tools quickly.

• Employment offers may depend on successful pre-employment screenings, including employment references, identity verification, criminal background checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other relevant background checks permitted by local law.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely.

• Company-provided equipment.

• Formal, hands-on training.

• 4X Life insurance.

• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.

• Private healthcare.

• 25 days of holiday (plus a Holiday Buy/Sell option).

• Access to LinkedIn Learning.

• Free rewards and discounts through Gratitudes.

• Opportunities for career progression.