Global Airport Partnerships Lead

Virgin Atlantic; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a Senior Manager - Airport Affairs to enhance global airport commercial relationships. This strategic role requires managing key negotiations, ensuring appropriate infrastructure access, and delivering significant commercial value. Candidates should have robust experience in high-level commercial environments, with strengths in negotiation and airport economics. The position offers an exciting opportunity to influence operational and customer experience outcomes across a vast network.

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience managing senior commercial relationships, ideally with airports or government bodies.
• Strong background in strategic negotiation with multi-million outcomes.
• Deep understanding of airport economics and commercial levers.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with airport authorities and partners.
• Lead all commercial negotiations with airports globally.
• Deliver material commercial value through effective partnerships.
• Secure access to key airport infrastructure according to operational needs.
• Shape strategic terminal decisions and key contracts.

Skills

Managing senior commercial relationships

Strategic negotiation

Understanding of airport economics

Analytical skills

Communication with senior executives

Resilience and adaptability

Job description

A leading airline is seeking a Senior Manager - Airport Affairs to enhance global airport commercial relationships. This strategic role requires managing key negotiations, ensuring appropriate infrastructure access, and delivering significant commercial value. Candidates should have robust experience in high-level commercial environments, with strengths in negotiation and airport economics. The position offers an exciting opportunity to influence operational and customer experience outcomes across a vast network.