Business Optimisation Manager

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A low-cost airline is seeking a Business Optimisation Manager to lead initiatives that drive SME growth and commercial innovation. The role involves developing data-backed business cases, maintaining a roadmap of initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with strategy. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills, proficiency in Salesforce, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid work environment based in Luton, England.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of B2B market dynamics and SME needs.
• Proven experience in business case development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent narrative and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating initiatives that drive SME growth and commercial innovation.
• Developing robust business cases backed by data analysis.
• Maintaining a central roadmap of initiatives.
• Partnering with teams to ensure strategy alignment.
• Crafting compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Data analysis

B2B market dynamics

Salesforce proficiency

Change management

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Sales enablement tools

Job description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

• Have experience in business development or project management
• Enjoy driving commercial innovation and working collaboratively across teams

The Team

Join our Business Optimisation team, where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating new business initiatives linked to our 5 Year Plan. You will work closely with various functions to accelerate revenue growth from the Business passenger segment and enhance our overall business proposition.

The Role

As the Business Optimisation Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating initiatives that drive SME growth and commercial innovation
• Developing robust business cases backed by data analysis and market insights
• Maintaining a central roadmap of initiatives and ensuring delivery against milestones
• Partnering with teams across Commercial, Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment with strategy
• Crafting compelling narratives and updates for senior stakeholders
• Supporting the adoption of new tools and processes across sales and commercial teams
• Managing Salesforce administration and overseeing ERES Configuration Utility
• Maintaining the Business Library with product materials and process documentation

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of B2B market dynamics and SME needs
• Proven experience in business case development and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent narrative and communication skills to bring strategy to life
• Proficiency in Salesforce and sales enablement tools
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Experience in change management and training/coaching sales teams
• Highly organised with attention to detail and a confident communicator

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 5% pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package including holiday days purchase
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Practicalities

At easyJet we work Hybrid with 60% of your time spent with your team at our Luton Headquarters.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.