Route Development & Network Strategy Analyst

Vueling Airlines; Viladecans; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vueling Airlines is seeking a Network Development professional to support route development initiatives and commercial agreements. You will analyze market trends, airport performance, and competition to identify opportunities and drive profitable partnerships.

The role requires at least 3 years in aviation-related analysis or negotiations, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with multiple internal teams. Hybrid work arrangements may be discussed with the teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Business Management or a similar discipline is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Network Development Manager in the analysis, preparation, and execution of network development initiatives and commercial agreements.
• Analyze market trends, traffic flows, airport performance, competitor activity, tourism trends, and economic indicators to identify route opportunities and market potential.
• Participate in negotiations with airports, tourism offices, and other stakeholders, preparing supporting analyses and documentation.
• Negotiate selected agreements independently to secure incentives, marketing support, and other commercial benefits.
• Monitor route and agreement performance, including profitability, load factors, revenue, incentive achievement, and contractual compliance.
• Track and manage contractual obligations, incentive schemes, public tenders, and marketing commitments through internal monitoring tools.
• Maintain databases, dashboards, performance trackers, and reporting systems related to network development activities.
• Prepare financial analyses, benchmarking reports, market studies, business cases, and negotiation materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Network Planning & Strategy, Revenue Management, Marketing, Public Affairs, Finance, Legal, Operations, and IAG Transform.
• Support the administration and monthly financial closing of commercial agreements and incentives portfolios.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports on market developments, route performance, airport activity, and agreement status.
• Organize and participate in industry events, airport conferences, stakeholder meetings, and workshops, ensuring effective follow-up and documentation.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and inconsistencies arising from market analysis, contract monitoring, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Communicate network strategy to external stakeholders and contribute to strengthening strategic partnerships.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Market research

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Business Management or similar

Job description

Vueling Airlines is seeking a Network Development professional to support route development initiatives and commercial agreements. You will analyze market trends, airport performance, and competition to identify opportunities and drive profitable partnerships.

The role requires at least 3 years in aviation-related analysis or negotiations, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with multiple internal teams. Hybrid work arrangements may be discussed with the teams.