Purpose of the position :
The Airport Development Manager reports to the Head of Airport Development and is primarily responsible for negotiating and contracting attractive airport, ground handling deals and marketing programs for Wizz Air, as well as managing the business and contractual relationships with his / her portfolio of airports, regions, tourism bodies and other organizations involved in the development. Furthermore the Airport Development Manager is responsible for identifying, negotiating and presenting new airport opportunities to Commercial Management, by close coordination with the Network Development and Commercial Planning departments.
What we offer :
- Base salary and employee bonus scheme
- Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
- Relocation package (if applicable) – expense budget, Temporary accommodation, Administration support
- Life insurance
- Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
- Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
- True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams
Responsibilities :
Identify new low cost airports across Europe, CIS, Africa, Middle East and Asia and liaise with the Network Development Team to identify and assess attractive opportunities for Wizz Air. Working with the network management and revenue management teams to determine new routes and bases to add to the network.Develop and manage relationship with the airports, ground handling partners and other organizations in the countries and regions under her / his responsibility.Maintain relationships across the industry and participate on route conferences and other forums to meet partners.Manage the contracting of all deals concluded with the support of Legal and Ground Operations departments.Developing forecasts and proposals to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Providing ad-hoc reports on airport cost related issues to the Head of Airport Development and to Finance, Controlling. Introducing any airport or ground handling related changes in charges and fees into the relevant airport data sheet immediately.Act as a key contact person for partners throughout the duration of the contract with respect to commercial matters. Aligning and managing the communication process between the airport development and operational departments.Develop relationships to Ministries of Transportation and Tourism and other regional or governmental bodies in the countries Wizz Air operates to support the airport development efforts.Feedback the information and market intelligence from the field to the rest of the commercial organization : passenger traffic, competitive entries / exits, market news, etc.Participate in the preparation of the yearly airport and ground handling budget and follow-up with Head of function and Controlling on the monthly cost development and progress of cost saving projects.Participate in the new base opening projects, by pro-actively supporting the other deals needed for a new base (crew room, fuel supply, parking, transfers, etc.).Organizing and managing airport / Ground Handling Agency selection tenders.Set up action plans airport by airport on the basis of the yearly plan to achieve the agreed and approved targets and to meet the budget with the respective airports and ground handlers.Supervise checking of airport invoices and reports, liaise with AP-s to handle discrepancies.Requirements :
Completed college or university degreeStrong business English in speaking and writingSecond language is an advantageAdvanced / proven negotiation and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication, presentation and influencing skillsExperience / knowledge related to purchasing or sales; airports related experience is a plus, but not a requirementExperience in financial modelling and analysisAdvanced computer skillsA self-motivated individual with demonstrated capacity for ownership, and responsibilityAbility to work independently with strong drive towards exceeding the set goalsAbility to travel abroad frequentlyLI-SV1
When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.
We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.