Manager, Commercial Planning
About The Position
Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisor services. Since 1994, Vantage's corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors. Visit vantagegroup.com to learn more. Airports are more than terminals, they’re ecosystems. Retail, food, services, passenger flow, data, design… it all comes together to shape the traveller experience and drive revenue. We’re looking for a Manager, Commercial Planning who can connect those dots. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work across a network of airports, helping shape commercial strategies, optimize performance, and deliver advisory projects that move the needle. If you like solving complex problems, working across teams, and turning data into action, this one’s worth a look.
Requirements
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, operations, architecture (with an emphasis in planning), or related field
- At least two (2) years’ experience working in a project management or commercial coordinator role, ideally in an airport environment
- Experience in commercial strategy, consulting, project management, or airport environments
- Strong ability to turn data into insights, and insights into action
- Comfortable working across teams and time zones to get things done
- Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders and present to leadership
- Naturally curious: asks “why,” challenges assumptions, and navigates ambiguity well
- Highly organized, self-directed, and solutions-focused
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aviation, infrastructure, or complex operational environments
- Exposure to leasing, concessions, or revenue-generating programs
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar) in aviation or architecture
Responsibilities
- Analyze passenger data (flows, dwell time, spend) to shape retail, food & beverage, and service strategies
- Support long-term commercial plans aligned with terminal expansions and traffic forecasts
- Help drive non-aeronautical revenue growth across the network
- Define concession space needs using data and facility insights
- Partner with planners, architects, and operations teams to design layouts that balance experience and efficiency
- Recommend optimal mix, size, and placement of commercial offerings to maximize performance
- Support the full leasing lifecycle, from prospecting through negotiation to execution
- Develop RFPs, contracts, and supporting documentation for concession programs
- Track lease terms, expirations, and portfolio performance to proactively manage risk
- Lead and support commercial advisory projects across multiple airports
- Act as a key client contact, managing relationships, timelines, and deliverables
- Turn complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Identify and support new revenue opportunities across concessions, parking, land, and services
- Build strong relationships with clients, operators, and partners
- Contribute to win strategies and help grow the commercial services portfolio
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
