Trading Analyst Manager

The Job 

easyJet wants to build a world-class Commercial function, delivering industry-leading revenue performance across our network. This role sits within the Trading team which forms part of the wider Revenue Management team within the Commercial function at easyJet.  

The Trading team is primarily responsible for delivering against sales and revenue targets for our key markets in line with the financial plan, by managing price along with other commercial levers, and working with key stakeholders across the Commercial team and wider business to maximise performance.

In this position you will play a key role in supporting our strategic early trading and revenue management initiatives to maximize our key metric Revenue per Seat (RPS) . Reporting to the Senior Early Trading Manager, you will be responsible for executing early trading strategies and closely tracking performance across various routes. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

How you’ll do it

 Youll leverage your destination and product knowledge to gain insights into competitor offerings and pricing.

Additionally, youll work closely with digital and marketing teams to enhance distribution channels and provide support in developing ways of working between UK and EU trading teams, assisting Senior and Lead Trading Managers. 

You will also carry out:

Execute Early Trading Strategies

Implement trading strategies in the early booking period to optimize revenue in the long-term

Analyse key sales trends and take appropriate actions to improve performance

Collaborate with Regional Trading Managers and contribute to cohesive execution within the Trading team

Performance Monitoring and Analysis

Monitor flight performance for both peak and off-peak periods.

Analyse data to identify risks and opportunities, taking pre-emptive actions to optimize performance.

Report on significant trends and recommend pricing adjustments to enhance revenue

Regularly review flight sales and booking curves.

Training and Development Support

Participate in continuous training programs to maintain and improve trading knowledge

Contribute to the development and maintenance of training materials

What you will need to do the role:

We're seeking a strategic individual who is able to align with easyJet's broader goals. You should be highly analytical, open to testing new ideas, and results oriented. Your experience in aviation and travel revenue management, as well as skills in analysis, business planning, and research, are crucial. You will challenge the status quo, have excellent communication skills and the capacity to build relationships, both internally and externally.

You should be resilient, adaptable to change, and passionate about driving commercial success in the travel industry, with a strong digital orientation.

What you’ll get in return:

·         Competitive base salary

·         Up to 20% bonus

·         25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy 5 additional days leave after 12 months in role

·         BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

·         7% pension

·         Life Assurance (x4)

·         Discounted staff travel scheme with access for friends and family

·         Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays

·         ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year

·         Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

·         Access to online learning tools and development programmes

Location & Hours of Work

We support hybrid working and spend 60% of our time at our HQ at Luton airport. This role will also require some travel around our Airport bases

About easyJet

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too. 

Apply

Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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