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As Senior Airline Partnerships Manager, you'll drive TUI Airline's commercial growth through strategic partnerships, enhancing our network reach while creating exceptional value for customers and the TUI Group. The role sits within Airline Commercial and Network Planning & B2B Sales and reports to Head of Strategic Airline & Airport Partnerships.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute tailored bilateral partnership strategies that align with TUI's broader commercial, network and customer goals across our markets
Identify valuable partnership opportunities based on market needs, capacity gaps and demand trends that enhance our network reach
Lead high-impact airline negotiations, own the full process from initiation through business case, project co-ordination and ultimately contract signature for partnership agreements
Manage contractual and commercial governance, delivering win-win outcomes by combining strategic vision with tactical execution
Work collaboratively across functions to ensure seamless integration of partnerships with network planning, revenue management, and customer experience teams
Continuously evaluate performance metrics, optimise existing partnerships based on data-driven insights and market feedback to maximise value
Requirements:
Expert-level knowledge of bilateral airline commercial arrangements, pricing models and negotiation frameworks
Track record of successful high-value airline negotiations and ability to link partnerships to network and financial outcomes
Solid grasp of airline commercial metrics including load factor, yield, and contribution margin
Strong stakeholder management skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
Commercial contract and legal literacy
Resilient, adaptable and solution-oriented mindset
Strong business English (written & spoken)
What we offer:
Attractive remuneration
Generous travel benefits
Extensive health & well-being support
Dynamic working environment
Access to TUI Learning Hub
Opportunities to work on global projects and teams
Involvement with local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation