Hybrid AVP/VP – Airport Commercial Services

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About the role

  • Establish and grow the Airport Commercial Services consulting practice in the U.S. and Canada
  • Identify opportunities and drive practice growth; act as internal champion for airport commercial services
  • Partner with senior leadership to design and implement market entry, brand positioning, and client acquisition strategies
  • Lead business development including prospecting, proposal writing, and client presentations
  • Build and expand relationships with airports, concessionaires, developers, and other industry partners
  • Contribute to thought leadership: present at conferences and publish industry insights
  • Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on assignments in commercial strategy, concessions planning, financial modeling, and passenger experience optimization
  • Manage project teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results
  • Innovate approaches, tools, and methodologies to differentiate offerings
  • Mentor and guide junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, client-focused culture

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in airport commercial services, concessions, real estate, or non-aeronautical revenue strategy
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, aviation, planning, economics, finance, or related discipline)
  • Proven entrepreneurial mindset, with demonstrated success in practice building, business development, or market expansion
  • Strong project management skills and experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Established relationships within the U.S. and Canadian airport industry
  • Technical expertise preferred in concessions planning, financial modeling, business case development, or airport real estate
  • Preferred experience introducing new service lines or growing a consulting offering from early stages
  • Preferred active involvement in professional organizations such as AAAE, ACI-NA, or regional airport associations

Benefits

  • For US applicants: private medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • For US applicants: commuter benefits
  • For US applicants: group Share Incentive Plan
  • For US applicants: 3% 401k contribution
  • For US applicants: discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance)
  • For US applicants: up to 44 paid days off (20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, 2 volunteering days)
  • For US applicants: semi-annual performance review process
  • For Canadian applicants: private medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • For Canadian applicants: group Share Incentive Plan
  • For Canadian applicants: 3% RRSP contribution
  • For Canadian applicants: discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance)
  • For Canadian applicants: up to 47 paid days off (22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days, 10 sick days)
  • For Canadian applicants: bi-annual performance review process
  • Evaluation processes designed around merit and capability and fair, unbiased selection
  • Steer is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation throughout employment if needed
  • Employee Resource Groups supporting inclusion and well-being

Job title

AVP/VP – Airport Commercial Services

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$150,000 - $250,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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