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Senior Manager Innovation & Business Development


Company : Sydney Airport


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-07-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

MAKE IT NEWAt Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, were creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing I made that possible!.Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And thats easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, theres never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australias premier gateway.About the roleThis position will support the General Manager, Retail Performance & Growth in delivering the commercial retail strategy across the innovation and business development portfolio. This role is responsible for managing key retail contracts and developing and executing new initiatives and projects that enhance passenger experiences and drive revenue growth. You will be part of a high performing Commercial Retail team responsible for delivering core revenue and leading the design and execution of end-to-end strategic innovation projects and initiatives.In this role, you will have the opportunity toManage major retail contracts - Advertising & Media, Currency Exchange and Unattended Retail - ensuring revenue delivery, contract compliance and performance standards; conduct reviews, negotiations, renewals, and monitor performance.Align contracted services with airport operational requirements and passenger experience standards, implementing corrective actions as needed.Identify and pursue new opportunities, including potential commercial partnerships, new products/services and strategic alliancesLead and oversee projects related to retail innovation, from concept development to execution and performance evaluation, coordinating with various cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of initiatives.Monitor, evaluate and integrate emerging trends, SYD data, digital solutions and passenger preferences to enhance the customer experienceEstablish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), assess and communicate the feasibility and risks of all projects/initiatives and provide regular reports and insights on project timelines and critical milestonesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities and multitask to meet deadlinesContinually challenging the status quo, forward-thinking and strategic individual who has a passion for developing innovative concepts and building meaningful global leading experiences.About youAre you a proactive innovator with a passion for driving growth and enhancing performance? Were looking for someone who excels at identifying and executing groundbreaking strategies that introduce the wow factor to Australia Airport Experiences. As a key member of our team, youll collaborate across various departments to commercialize and implement new business opportunities, making a significant impact on our airports offerings.You should have a proven track record in leading end to end innovation projects with a strong commercial focus & experience in contract management principles and commercial negotiation.Youll need to demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills, critical thinking, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. If you''re a strategic thinker with excellent communication and project management skills, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join us to redefine the future of airport experiences!What we offerTo find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airports website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.Make it AmazingSYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr