Job Description

Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution - Broadbeach, QLD n

Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution

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We’re looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution to lead Ignites' air strategy. This role focuses on securing competitive airline partnerships, improving margins, and optimising distribution across GDS, NDC, and API platforms.

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You’ll ensure air content is fully integrated across our products, supporting scalable growth, operational efficiency, and a seamless customer experience.

Key Responsibilities: n

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- Define and deliver the air procurement and distribution strategy
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- Negotiate airline deals and drive margin improvement
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- Manage strategic airline and distribution partnerships
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- Oversee GDS, NDC, and API performance and integrations
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- Collaborate with Product and Tech teams to enhance air capabilities
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- Drive product integration across Ignite divisions
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- Lead training, documentation, and compliance for air processes
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Key Competencies & Qualities: nn
- Robust expertise in air procurement, airline contracts, and leisure travel distribution
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- Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering commercial outcomes
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- Solid knowledge of Amadeus systems, including Robotic processes, queue management, Smartflows, NDC, and APIs
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- Ability to drive revenue, meet targets, and optimise performance
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- Excellent communication and collaboration skills,



with confidence engaging across teams
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- Highly organised, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously
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- Customer-centric and solutions-focused, with the ability to understand and translate business needs
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- Positive, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
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- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
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What you'll enjoy: nn
- Ongoing skills development, plus occasional escapes to bucket list destinations
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- Catapult your career across a network of brands and businesses in an evolving industry
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- Say no to full price! Nab discounts on travel and more thanks to our sweet rewards program
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- Access to industry leading health and well-being programs and financial advisors
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- Set up shop in a swanky beachfront office in Broadbeach
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- Enjoy social events to promote networking, celebration of wins, and sometimes just for fun!
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- Take volunteer leave as part of giving back to the local community
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Job no:
Brand: Ignite
Work type: Full time
Location: Queensland
Categories: Commercial

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Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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