Strategic Growth Leader — Retail & Surface Access

Edinburgh Airport

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme
32 days holiday
Annual discretionary bonus
Private healthcare after 1 year
Free on-site parking
Other benefits

Job summary

Edinburgh Airport is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager – Retail & Surface Access to lead the Commercial team and expand partnerships across Duty Free, Retail, Food & Beverage, Car Rental, Bus, Tram, Taxis and Coach park.

The role will drive revenue growth, shape opportunities in terminal developments, and manage a contract roadmap of 100+ concessions, reporting to the Commercial leadership. Based at Edinburgh Airport with some travel.

Qualifications

  • Background in commercial development, contract management and negotiation.
  • Experience engaging with executive and board-level stakeholders.
  • Airport, transport, retail or hospitality sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage partner relationships and the contract roadmap across 100+ concessions.
  • Drive revenue growth across retail, food & beverage, and transport.
  • Shape opportunities across terminal developments and passenger infrastructure.
  • Lead competitive bid processes and negotiate concession agreements.

Skills

Strategic negotiation
Communication
Self-management
Problem solving
Teamwork
Attitude

Tools

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Excel

Job description

Edinburgh Airport is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager – Retail & Surface Access to lead the Commercial team and expand partnerships across Duty Free, Retail, Food & Beverage, Car Rental, Bus, Tram, Taxis and Coach park.

The role will drive revenue growth, shape opportunities in terminal developments, and manage a contract roadmap of 100+ concessions, reporting to the Commercial leadership. Based at Edinburgh Airport with some travel.

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