About the role
Icelandair is a lively workplace with operations in Iceland, Europe, and North America. We are one of Iceland's largest and most diverse companies and work in an international, ever-changing environment. We fly to multiple cities in Europe, the United States, and Canada, as well as destinations within Iceland and in Greenland.
The Airline Partnerships team is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of our airline partnership portfolio within Icelandair. We are looking for an Airline Partnerships Specialist who will play a key role in managing and enhancing relationships with partner airlines and ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing performance of Special Prorate Agreements (SPAs), interline and codeshare partnerships. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Sales, Network Planning, Revenue Management, Distribution, Customer Experience, and Regulatory Affairs.
This is a fast-paced, fun, highly rewarding and challenging role suited to someone with excellent analytical skills coupled with sharp commercial acumen.
Responsibilities:
Undertake commercial negotiations and manage ongoing relationships between Icelandair and its commercial airline partners
Conduct analysis to assess the performance and effectiveness of partner agreements and identify opportunities for improvements.
Lead implementations of new partnerships, from preparing agreements and operating procedures to managing communications with key stakeholders
Set up and maintain codeshare and special prorate agreements (SPA) with partners.
Contribute to the development of partnerships performance reporting
Develop and regularly review documented processes and best practices associated with partnerships
Qualifications:
A university degree fit for purpose
Knowledge and understanding of airline pricing, revenue management principles and concepts, airline partnerships and distribution approaches
Ability to analyse, interpret and present large volumes of data
Ability to show initiative and to get involved and lead projects as needed
Organization skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and presentation skills
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