Job Title

As part of the Travel Distribution Strategy team, you will contribute to the development of successful strategies that will underpin the growth of Amadeus’ core distribution business.

In this role, you will apply strategic analysis to solve complex situations, define creative and impactful solutions, get buy-in and support of key stakeholders, and present recommendations, policies and deliverables to senior management that enable decision making.

You will be taking ownership of multiple projects, working on several projects simultaneously. You can work with high autonomy. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills, adapting to the needs of different audiences. You will be an effective team player, highly effective at building support from key stakeholders and senior management.

Main Responsibilities

1. Lead complex Travel Distribution Strategic Projects / Initiatives aimed at business model change, content acquisition and/or creation of new value proposition for both airlines and travel sellers. Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations to Travel Distribution leadership team, aligning with key stakeholders within the Travel Unit and with a broader Amadeus organization (Corporate Strategy, Finance ...).

2. Design incentives strategy to align with revenue model on the airline side, with the objective of sustaining current profitability of the overall model. This includes: understanding the value proposition to Travel Sellers (content, IT ..), assessing competitive environment, formulating financial analysis, obtaining buy-in from regional heads, supporting its implementation and when appropriate design recurring analytical or monitoring processes.

3. Actively participate in corporate initiatives and cross Business Line (BL) projects representing Travel Distribution Strategy. Ensure alignment across BLs, and evaluate the impact on Travel Distribution of cross BL projects.

4. Help in the definition of standard commercial guidelines that reflect the value of the channel / model vs other alternatives.

5. Support deal negotiations when the model is outside the standard commercial framework. Act as entry point for key strategic, contractual, commercial and operational items related to business model portfolio within the travel distribution. May support/drive training activities to develop commercial teams on Travel Distribution business (including business models, contractual frameworks, incentives frameworks etc).

About the Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters/MBA or other advanced educational achievement highly preferred.

5-7 years experience in travel sector and business analysis and management.

Experience working in global multinationals, in matrix type organizations and on project basis.

Understanding of dynamics of two-sided business models (the role of subsidies, network effects ...).

Good understanding of the travel industry and influencing factors affecting the industry direction and key players (technological evolution, regulation, competitive landscape ...).

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Ready to shape the future of travel tech industry?

Apply now!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.