Distribution Partner Commercial Manager / Distribution Partner Commercial Manageress

Swiss International Air Lines AG - April 28, 2025

Distribution Partner Commercial Management (80-100%, all genders)

Do you have a background in the commercial airline industry and enjoy navigating complex, sometimes monopolistic partnerships? Do you thrive on driving initiatives in a dynamic and challenging environment? This role demands persistence, flexibility, and agility - does that sound like you?

Starting date: July 01, 2025 or upon agreement

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Facts

  • Location: Zürich/Kloten
  • Employment level: Direct entry
  • Function: Other
  • Working time: Full-time or part-time
  • Salary: Base Management
  • Publishing date: 04-25-2025

Tasks

You will be part of an industry-leading Digital Retailing team responsible for managing the commercial relationship with Distribution Partners.

  • Steer and manage key distribution partners for LHG
  • Develop and execute negotiation strategies aligned with the Group's long-term distribution goals
  • Lead negotiations for strategic partnerships and contracts
  • Drive partnership growth by identifying innovation opportunities
  • Ensure contract compliance, monitor performance, and resolve commercial issues
  • Manage budgets related to partner costs and project resources
  • Prepare briefings and reports for internal alignment and approvals
  • Coordinate with LHG carriers and JV partners for a consistent approach
  • Represent LHG in industry forums and initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional projects to enhance commercial distribution capabilities

Contact

Viktoria Schwarz
Human Resources
Swiss International Air Lines AG
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Benefits

  • Attractive company pension scheme
  • Subsidized parking or public transport
  • Company health management
  • 27 days of annual vacation
  • Modern offices
  • Flight benefits
  • Remote working (e.g., from home)
  • Flexible work hours and part-time working models
  • Diversity programmes
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

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Join SWISS

Our common goal is to make each customer's flight a true air travel experience. For this, we go the extra mile - always, in every step of the process, worldwide. Join the SWISS team to become part of our fascinating world, where a job turns into a lifetime adventure.

Requirements

We would love to hear from you if airline distribution with its many facets is as much a passion for you as it is for our team.

  • University degree or similar relevant experience
  • Deep knowledge and affiliation with the travel distribution industry with a focus on commercial functions (4 years)
  • Experience in managing providers of business-critical functions
  • Proven capability and affinity to lead complex commercial negotiations
  • Creative and proactive personality
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10%
  • Profound spoken and written English skills

Please be informed that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Company

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

It’s the little differences that make working at SWISS so appealing. The fact, for example, that we treat every detail with care, see quality in terms of hospitality, and view nationality through an international lens. In a similar way, we see variety as richness, a job as an experience, and SWISS as a world of inspiration. You, too, will be stimulated in our special working environment - one in which, wherever you are, you’ll always feel: Truly SWISS .... where people matter.

www.swiss.com

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Location : Kloten
Country : Switzerland

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