Responsibilities:

• Identify new low-cost airports across Europe and liaise with the Network Development Team to assess opportunities for Wizz Air
• Work with Network Management and Revenue Management teams to determine new routes and bases to add to the network
• Develop and manage relationships with airports, ground handling partners, and other organizations in assigned regions
• Maintain relationships across the industry and participate in route conferences and forums
• Manage the contracting of deals with the support of the Legal Department
• Develop forecasts and proposals to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Provide ad-hoc reports on airport cost-related issues to the Head of Airport Development, Finance, and Controlling
• Introduce changes in airport or ground handling charges and fees into relevant data sheets immediately
• Act as the key contact person for airport and ground handling partners regarding commercial matters
• Align and manage communication between the Airport Development and operational departments
• Develop relationships with Ministries of Transportation and Tourism and other governmental bodies to support airport development efforts
• Represent Wizz Air in forums, press conferences, media events, or official meetings as needed
• Provide market intelligence and field information to the commercial organization, including passenger traffic, competitor movements, and market updates
• Participate in preparing the yearly airport and ground handling budget and follow up with Controlling on monthly cost development and savings progress
• Support new base opening projects by facilitating related deals (crew rooms, fuel supply, parking, transfers, etc.)
• Organize and manage airport/Ground Handling Agency selection tenders
• Set up action plans to achieve targets and meet budget requirements for each airport and ground handler
• Supervise checking of airport invoices and reports, liaising with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies

Key Performance Indicators:

• Conclude signed contracts according to planned deadlines
• Achieve and contract the best available deal, price, or cost level per airport
• Achieve budgeted unit cost levels by service provider/market
• Year-over-year unit cost decrease by airport/market and service provider/market

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years overall working experience with 2+ years relevant experience related to purchasing or sales
• Airport-related experience is a plus but not required
• Experience in financial modelling and analysis
• Advanced/proven negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Bachelor’s and master’s degree
• Strong business English skills (spoken and written)
• Second language is an advantage
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Self-motivated individual with demonstrated ownership and responsibility
• Ability to work independently with a strong drive to exceed goals