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Description

Advito, BCD’s consulting firm, is looking for an Air Consultant to join our growing Multimodal Solutions team.  This role is responsible for the oversight, delivery, and overall success of new and existing client projects related to corporate airline programs. 

Our consultants work with clients to adopt a more modern approach to travel spend management. Powerful analytics, innovative sourcing strategies and Advito’s ongoing performance management helps our clients elevate their airline programs beyond traditional sourcing.

The ideal candidate will be adept at simultaneously managing multiple client engagements within stipulated timelines and budgetary constraints. This entails keeping up with the latest industry developments, effectively utilizing proprietary and third-party tools and technologies for analysis, negotiating with suppliers, overseeing project teams, and delivering actionable recommendations to clients.

Duties

• Lead client engagements, manage projects to timelines and meet client expectations and resource budgets
• Help determine the best air strategy for the client, in terms of supplier portfolio, traveller behaviour, market trends, internal targets (budget, sustainability, etc.)
• Identify additional hard and soft cash/benefits opportunities with the client from both current and future air contracts
• Lead / support clients in sourcing/RFP / renegotiation activities
• Educate clients on current industry trends, challenges and opportunities
• Prepare and conduct client and management presentations providing analysis and consultancy
• Perform quality control metrics associated with project delivery
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to accommodate specific client needs, including travel policy changes, sustainability targets, share shift scenarios, etc.
• Participate in initiatives to improve internal tools, processes, and expanded service offerings
• Maintain constructive relationships with BCD Travel team including account and travel managers by sharing trends/industry changes/ etc.
• Support department’s business development and marketing efforts with client renewals and by cross selling additional services

Experience

• Experience in air industry relations/procurement/sourcing preferably within the Airline travel supplier/TMC
• Experience with the following would be a plus: airline pricing/yield management, project management, incentive and corporate discount programs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Well-developed problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Experience with technical tools: BI and MS Office (Excel and Powerpoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, cross functional international teams

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated