Commercial Planning Executive

Jet2.com Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Planning Executive to support mid to long-term planning teams. The role involves updating the flying programme, reviewing sales trends, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills, along with proficiency in IT and Excel. This position offers hybrid working and travel-related perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the aviation sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Colleague discounts on flights

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Keen problem solver with creative thinking.
• Ability to analyse data and reach justified conclusions.
• Effective documentation and communication for director level proposals.
• Strong IT skills, fluent in bespoke software.
• Strong Excel skills for report development.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and travel sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flying programme is updated to reflect changes.
• Review sales trends and suggest changes to the flying programme.
• Minimise impact of required slot changes.
• Ensure programme is fixed ahead of roster publication.
• Supply updated activity plans to financial and operational areas.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

IT skills

Excel skills

Enthusiasm for aviation

Job description

Reporting to the Commercial Planning Manager and working closely with the Senior Commercial Planning Executive, our Commercial Planning Executive will work in the mid to long term planning teams. These teams are responsible for developing the flying programme to support the growth of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays in line with strategic objectives.

As our Commercial Planning Executive, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (we’re in the office 2 days per week)
• Colleague discounts on Jet2.com flights and Jet2holidays
• Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme

What you'll do:

• You'll ensure the flying programme is kept updated to reflect the latest known changes (e.g. maintenance, aircraft deliveries, slot position) ready for handover to the short-term team at 45 days.
• You'll work closely with our Revenue team and independently to regularly review sales trends and suggest both ad-hoc and longer-term changes to the flying programme.
• You'll work with the slot team to minimise the impact (commercially and customer) of any required slot changes.
• You'll ensure, wherever possible, the programme is fixed ahead of roster publication to minimise roster disruption. To ensure where changes are made, updated activity plans are supplied to financial, commercial and operational areas of the business.

What you'll have:

• Be a keen problem solver and creative thinker with a strong commercial approach.
• Ability to analyse multiple sources of data and come to justified conclusions.
• Be able to effectively document and communicate complex proposals for approval at director level.
• Have strong IT skills with an ability to become fluent in bespoke software.
• Strong Excel skills desirable to be able to update, develop and improve suite of reports produced.
• Enthusiasm towards aviation and travel sector.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!