Commercial Acceleration Strategy Role
We're a pioneering airline that has always done things differently. Our approach is centered around creating authentic experiences that put our guests at the heart of everything we do.
The Commercial Acceleration Strategy team reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and works alongside other Commercial Divisions, including Marketing, Revenue Management, Direct Distribution, SME, and Sales.
This role involves providing leadership support to the Head of Commercial Acceleration Strategy, including co-developing the broader commercial strategy and transformation roadmap to achieve our aspirations. The Senior Manager will also proactively identify opportunities to accelerate value capture, lead Commercial Acceleration Analysts, and take ownership of selected deep-dives into these opportunities as part of a 4-6 weeks sprint.
* Proactively identify opportunities across commercial functions and lead cross-functional coordination where required.
* Lead a workstream within special projects and selected deep-dives for value acceleration capture.
* Actively lead and support preparation for ELT/Board updates.
* Proactively work with internal stakeholders across the commercial functions and across the VA Group.
* Work closely with the Finance, Network, and Revenue Management team.
* Actively contribute to the Commercial Acceleration team of analysts through best practice sharing.
As a key member of the Commercial Acceleration Strategy team, you will have 6+ years of experience in top-tier management/strategy consulting and be ready to take the next step in your career from an Experienced/Senior Consultant to the Manager of Commercial Acceleration Strategy. You will have a proven ability to successfully lead teams and promote a data-led culture, allowing effective decision-making across the commercial division. You will also have a passion for commercial performance improvement strategy and proven implementation experience. Furthermore, you will have high attention to detail and experience interrogating and analyzing large bodies of data to generate actionable insights and a desire to proactively seek opportunities for elite business performance.
* Relevant Bachelor degree (MBA or relevant post-grad degree would be desirable).
* 6+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting.
* Ability to synthesize insights into a management-level narrative to drive decision-making.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience in preparing CEO/Board-level presentations.
* Cross-industry benchmarking and application in sales and distribution performance.
* Strong Excel skills (competent in using BI tools would be desirable).
Benefits
* Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones.
* Flexible working arrangements, including work hours and work from home.
* Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
* Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services, and wellness discounts.
* Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform.
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social, and financial.
* Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
Our Commitment
We're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.