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Job SummaryReporting to the Director, Commercial Services, the Manager, Onboard Experience will be responsible for Porters in-flight product offering, including meal, snack, beverage, connectivity and service options. In managing this key aspect of the Porter experience, the Manager, Onboard Experience will be responsible for the product strategy related to the in-flight offering, managing the profit and loss for the Buy-on-Board and In-Flight Connectivity offerings and leading Porters Service Offering Committee to ensure the highest standards of delivery are consistently met.This individual contributor role is an exciting and unique role combining elements of product management, P&L delivery, multi stakeholder management, technology, customer experience and sourcing. A successful candidate will understand Porters value proposition and be laser focused on delivering a heightened level of service and product experience. This is a new position on the team. Porter is looking for a self starter with a results-oriented approach who possesses strong leadership and negotiating skills.Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead Porters Service Offering Committee with representatives from Catering, In-Flight Service, Marketing and Commercial ServicesMaintain vision for customer onboard experience and effectively articulate it to the organization for alignment with business functionsBuild/maintain onboard strategy by working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders and chart a rolling plan of continuous improvementDevelop strong working relationships with leaders in Catering, In-FlightService, Marketing, Communications and LoyaltyDesign optimal product mix to drive passenger experience and maximize revenueUtilize data and anecdotal experience to drive decision making on product portfolioAssess customers existing onboard experience and identify opportunities for improvementDevelop analytical tools/process for measuring inventory wastage and product consumption velocity with the goal of minimizing spoilage and maximizing sales/revenueTrack progress and report results regularlyPresent monthly to Executive Steering Committee for Service OfferingBenchmark Porters product offering and maintain industry knowledge/expertiseCreate and implement category strategies for each of the relevant onboard categoriesAbility to conduct complex supplier negotiationsEngage closely with internal teams on spend initiatives (e.g., Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable)Lead large-value/complex/strategic RFPs and supplier negotiationsPresent outcomes and business cases of RFPs and negotiations to Porters Senior Leadership Team for sign-offDevelop strong business relationships with current and prospective suppliersTravel to markets outside of Toronto to review Porters operations and assess current/potential suppliersActively participates in Porters Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply with and promote the Company Safety Policy.Behavioural CompetenciesConcern for Safety:Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.Teamwork:Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.Passenger/Customer Service:Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).Initiative:Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.Results Focus:Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organizations standards.Fostering Communication:Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.QualificationsBachelor degree in marketing, communications, business administration, commerce or similar field is desiredExperience in food and beverage product management / retail management3+ years experience in P&L managementProcurement experienceStrong business acumenAssertive negotiation and networking skillsStrong team builderExperience with POS platformsSolid aptitude for data analysis and decision-makingSuperior verbal and written communication skillsStrong leadership capabilitiesWorking knowledge of Google software (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Working knowledge of Coupa and Microsoft Dynamics GP or other P2P / ERP systemsLocationToronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street) #LI-HybridCompany DescriptionSince 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porters fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X. #J-18808-Ljbffr