Distribution Manager

The Role  

Distribution Manager 

The Job

In this newly created position as a Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, sales, and operational aspects of our specialist sales products, Whole Plane Charters and Series Seat Sales. This includes leading and overseeing stakeholder management across multiple functions, protecting and generating revenue, and ensuring operational efficiency. 

The role will focus on the following key areas: 

Revenue Performance:

Monitor product performance, Commercial and Operational, and make recommendations for improvements. 

Assist in developing future growth strategies. 

Track sales performance and generate reports for management. 

Operations Coordination:

Ensure efficient and effective operations related to product performance and distribution. 

Coordinate with Network, Flight Operations, Scheduling and TPIM teams to manage inventory and distribution for Series Seat Sales and Whole Plane Charters. 

Implement and maintain operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 

Stakeholder Management: 

Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across multiple functions, including Network, Trading Performance, Flight Operations, Scheduling, Ground Operations, Crew; Customer: Finance: IT and Revenue Management. 

Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment and achieve business objectives. 

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on Charter delivery and growth. 

Revenue and Yield Optimisation: 

Implement and monitor strategies to optimise revenue from new and existing Specialist Sales customers, including managing the end-to-end quote-to-confirmation activities   

Collaborate with the Commercial Partnership Lead and Internal stakeholders to    analyse Channel financial performance and identify any non-performing sales activity. 

Analytical Reporting: 

Conduct thorough analysis of revenue performance, operational, and financial data. 

Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management. 

Utilise data to make informed recommendations for business improvements. 

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against business goals. 

What you will need to do the role:

We would expect you to have 3-5 years of experience ideally gained in airline Distribution, project management, or operations management along with a strong understanding of airline operational processes and workflows, a track record in revenue protection and generation initiatives would also be beneficial to this position. 

Essential to the role will be excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, using your prioritisation and organisation skills.  

You will also need to have an analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software. 

What you’ll get in return:

·          Competitive base salary

·          Up to 20% bonus

·          25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy 5 additional days leave after 12 months in role

·          BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

·          7% pension

·          Life Assurance (x4)

·          Discounted staff travel scheme with access for friends and family

·          Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays

·          ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year

·          Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

·          Access to online learning tools and development programmes

Location & Hours of Work

We typically spend 60% of the month at our head office in Luton.

About easyJet

At easyJet, we're not just about making travel affordable, we're also committed to making wellbeing a rewarding journey for our team through small, healthy steps. We provide the necessary tools and resources, fostering a culture of care and collaboration. We do this the 'easyJet way', embodying our Orange Spirit, promoting accountability for our wellbeing, and looking out for each other. This is our healthy approach, making a difference for all of us.

Apply

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds as part of our ongoing commitment to having a team that truly represents the customers that we serve . You may feel that that you don’t meet every single requirement for this role, but we’d still encourage you to submit an application rather than ruling yourself out. And if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll work with you to find a solution.

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