Head of Market Management - Cities at easyJet

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Management, Inventory Management, Yield Development, Commercial Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Pricing Strategy, Demand Forecasting, Budgeting, Portfolio Management

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Head of Market Management – Cities The Head of Cities role leads the Cities team within our wider Trading & Inventory function. The team is responsible for trading performance, inventory management, airline relationships and yield development across all city destinations. In this role, your focus will be the product and trading strategy across every city break we sell, whether that's through the easyJet holidays website or Flight & Hotel on easyJet.com, across multiple source markets. Day to day, you'll be responsible for: Creating and owning the annual sales and margin plan, tracking performance against forecast and moving quickly when opportunities arise Leading and coaching a team of Market Managers, setting clear destination strategies tied to volume, margin and growth targets Overseeing daily and weekly trading performance, demand, conversion, pricing and margin, and driving corrective action when it's needed Leading commercial negotiations with hotel partners to secure strong rates, allocations, promotions and exclusive deals, particularly in the late market and across seasonal periods Keeping the hotel proposition optimised across every city destination with strong pricing, content, availability and merchandising Owning the relationship with Expedia as our key Flight and Hotel partner Working with Digital, Marketing and Trade to optimise distribution, improve conversion and remove barriers to sale Contributing to yield and pricing system development, supporting automation and scalable processes across the team Shaping high-value City and Flight Plus Hotel initiatives, prioritising what delivers the greatest commercial and customer impact Building a high-performing team, developing talent, communicating strategy clearly, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships What you'll bring to the team: Experience in the leisure travel sector, specifically managing a hotel portfolio sourced from dynamic feeds Strong commercial and analytical skills, with a clear bias to action and proven decision making ability Experience leading, developing and coaching a team The ability to build productive relationships at all levels, with clear evidence of influencing skills Confidence working in a fast paced, matrixed environment where multiple priorities compete Self-motivation and the ability to organise your own workload and work autonomously Comfort with ambiguity and change in an international, cross-functional environment What’s in it for you: In addition to your competitive base salary, we offer an all-inclusive benefits package which includes our company-wide bonus scheme, 7%25 pension contribution, and private medical insurance. We offer a variety of share options and life assurance, and we have an impressive range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You'll have access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and your loved ones, as well as free easyJet Plus membership, annual holiday vouchers, and a generous annual leave entitlement. The role is full-time and based at our easyJet holidays HQ near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the office. How to apply: Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward - so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation About easyJet holidays: Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays. In 2019 we launched our easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone – and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working. By joining us you’ll be part of the UK’s fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You’ll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you’ll get to work with the very best people in the industry – all to create experiences that customers will remember forever. Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays. #LI-MR1 #LI-HYBRID #ejholidays

Responsibilities

Lead the Cities team to drive trading performance, inventory management, and yield development across all city destinations. Responsible for creating annual sales and margin plans and managing commercial relationships with hotel partners and Expedia.