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ALLIANCES SPECIALIST
Vueling
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Posted Oct 22
About this role
At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities ✈️ As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe’s leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact. Mission Own the performance, development and cross-functional execution of Vueling’s airline partnership portfolio (worth 200m€ in revenue), acting as the central coordination point with partner airlines and internal teams to ensure alliances deliver measurable commercial, operational and customer value. Tasks & responsibilities • Manage Vueling’s day-to-day relationship with assigned airline partners, acting as the central point of coordination between partner counterparts and Vueling teams. • Develop and maintain the airline partnership roadmap and opportunity pipeline, assessing new and existing initiatives against strategic fit, customer relevance and value potential. • Monitor the commercial, operational and customer performance of the partnership portfolio, establishing relevant KPIs and preparing regular partner reviews and governance materials. • Develop business cases and recommendations for new or expanded partnership opportunities, including SPAs, codeshares, distribution, product and connectivity initiatives. • Lead the cross-functional implementation and ptimization of alliance initiatives, coordinating scope, priorities, milestones and dependencies across Commercial, Network, Revenue Management, Digital, Customer, Operations, Finance, Legal and other relevant teams. • Represent alliance requirements in cross-functional initiatives affecting partner journeys, including schedule publication, distribution, disruption and reaccommodation, servicing, baggage, digital experience and airport processes. Academic background • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Aviation Management or a related analytical discipline is essential. • Strong knowledge of airline commercial partnerships, including SPAs, codeshares, interline arrangements, distribution and connecting journeys, is highly desirable. • Sound understanding of airline commercial, network, operational and customer processes and their interdependencies is required. • Strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities, with the ability to structure work, manage dependencies and drive delivery without direct authority, are essential. • Strong analytical skills, including business case development, performance measurement and the interpretation of commercial, operational and customer data, are essential. Experience • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in airline partnerships, commercial, network, revenue management, customer, operations, strategy or consulting roles is required. • Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and delivering initiatives without direct authority is essential. • Experience analyzing commercial opportunities, developing business cases and translating findings into clear recommendations is required. • Direct exposure to airline partnerships, codeshares, interline or distribution initiatives is highly desirable. • Experience working with external partners and managing governance, priorities, commitments and issue resolution is highly desirable. • Experience using performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and track benefits is required. • Experience within an airline group or other complex, cross-company environment is advantageous but not mandatory. Skills • English proficiency at C1/C2 level is mandatory for effective interaction with IAG, airline partners and internal stakeholders. • Spanish proficiency at C1 level is highly desirable for effective coordination across Vueling teams but is not mandatory. 💛 Vueling Values Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave. • Make it happen • Make it better • Make it safe • Make it cost-focused • Make it customer-oriented • Win together Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status. Department Network & Strategy Location Viladecans - Barcelona At Vueling, we're not just any airline - we're part of the IAG group , which means you've got plenty of chances to grow and develop your career within the group. Join us at Vueling and be a part of this exciting journey. We know that a good working environment is vital to foster employee engagement, productivity and overall wellbeing. Our spaces reflect our energy and innovative spirit to provide a welcoming and pleasant working environment. Our team is not only made up of experts in their field, but also of people who inspire and uplift those around them. The perfect combination that makes a positive impact on our work We offer each person who joins our team the opportunity to grow, to develop, to learn. Because we believe in people, in their talent, we want to see them shine, being their best professional version. Flight benefits: Our team get ready to start flying by booking benefit flights as soon as joining us. Variable compensation: To add to the fixed compensation, our team have variable compensation according to your role, company and individual performance. Vueling Flex: We know life changes, so we are able to adjust our benefits each year to your personal and family situation – Health insurance, training, transportation and much more. Vueling Discounts: We know there is also more to life than work. That's why we have access to our discount platform where we can find more than 400 offers in different categories such as travel, shopping, training, and many more! Make it Healthy: Our programme focuses on our team and our well-being! It includes: Gym, Nutrition, P hysiotherapy, Acupuncture, Psychology support, Medical service, etc. With a team of more than 60 nationalities and more than 51% of the positions occupied by women, there is no doubt that we have the perfect scenario for growth and innovation. At our core, we are a sustainable-oriented company, dedicated to reducing our environmental impact. Through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and the efficiency of our fleet, we actively contribute to achieving our Net Zero 2050 goal. But wait, there's more... At Vueling, we invite you to fly to your full potential through self-development and pursuing your professional passion. We invite you to celebrate your unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve your goals for the greater good. We practice our values every day , create the best working environment and are ready to support you with what you need to shine and make us shine with you. About Vueling We're one of the top ten companies in Catalonia, and we're part of IAG, one of the world's leading aviation groups. We are o ne of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy. We fly direct to over 140 destinations in 30 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. As part of IAG, we’ve led the way in setting a target of zero net emissions by 2050. Our purpose is about more than just providing a transport service; it's about connecting to new adventures, reunions, firsts. It's about who we are. Founded in 2004 Co-workers 4500