Senior Manager Airline Partnerships

Department:

Network Planning

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

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• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
• Ability to communicate analytic results to senior executives
• Manage a Team accountable for identifying partnership opportunities with other carriers that will deliver incremental revenue to Southwest and enhance Southwest's Customer proposition while aligning with Southwest's Commercial priorities
• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Revenue management
• Manage the development, communication, and execution of Southwest's entry into airline partnerships and develop and maintain relationships with potential partner carriers so that Southwest can successfully launch and build strong partnerships. Collaborate across both Commercial and Operational Divisions to ensure smooth entry and implementation of agreements and working with partner carriers to ensure a smooth journey for all Customers.
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Lead a Team that will ensure Commercial, Operational and Technology requirements of our Interline and Codeshare partner carriers are achieved and maintained
• Loyalty experience
• Build effective communication and rapport with peers throughout Southwest to actively manage airline partnership and ensure a positive Customer experience
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to serve as an inspirational Leader to multiple Teams
• Guide and lead team members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees
• Ensure team understands how airline partnership fits with Southwest commercial strategy and aligns goals of Team to Southwest's Commercial goals
• Industry affairs
• Accountable for developing a strategy with other carriers and implementing plans to maximize revenue from airline partners that is consistent with Southwest's Commercial goals
• Model the Southwest Way to:
• Lead a cross-functional Team responsible for negotiation and implementation of agreements with Southwest's airline partners
• Ability to identify all critical issues on most complex areas that need to be resolved
• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
• Experience
• Physical Abilities
• Education
• Formulate precise and persuasive written material for both internal and external stakeholders
• N/A
• Skilled in presentations at all levels
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Job Responsibilities
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Job Summary
• Airline partnership
• Ensure effective communication of airline partnership strategy and meet monthly with Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) for an in-depth discussion on all areas of Southwest's Airline Partnership work
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Licensing/Certification
• Other Qualifications
• Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
• Ensure that the Airline Partnership team adheres to all Southwest guidelines and practices
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Network planning

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $152,260 per year to $158,600 per

year depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per

paycheck **

• Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when

Southwest profits, you profit***

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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