Lead, Growth & Planning at United Nigeria Airlines

Job Summary

• Are you a strategic thinker who can see the story that data tells about the future? Do you have a passion for uncovering untapped market potential and building the business case for the next big venture?
• United Nigeria Airline is seeking a Lead, Growth and Planning to be the intellectual engine of our new Business Development & Strategy department. This is not a day-to-day performance reporting role.
• You are an architect of growth. Your primary mission will be to look beyond the horizon, identify the most promising opportunities for expansion, and construct the data-driven blueprints that will turn those opportunities into reality.
• Your analysis will be the foundation upon which we launch new routes, enter new markets, and build the future of our airline.

Responsibilities
Market & Opportunity Assessment:

• Lead deep-dive analysis of potential new markets (states, regions, countries) to rigorously assess their viability for future air service.
• Analyze macro-economic trends, tourism data, trade flows, and competitor network strategies to identify untapped growth opportunities before our rivals do.

Business Case Development & Financial Modeling:

• Lead the end-to-end creation of comprehensive business cases for new strategic initiatives, including new routes, major partnership opportunities, and new business verticals (eg, dedicated cargo operations).
• Build sophisticated financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability, providing dear ROI projections for proposed projects.

Strategic Project Support:

• Provide the foundational data and analysis required for the Lead, Strategic Partnerships to evaluate and negotiate potential deals.
• Work directly with the Head of BD&S to formulate the airline's 3-5-year strategic plan, grounding our vision in solid data and realistic forecasts.

Competitive Intelligence:

• Go beyond daily fare tracking to analyze the long-term strategy, fleet plans, and network moves of key competitors.
• Your insights will inform our own strategic positioning and help us stay ahead of the curve.

What You Will Need

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a strategic planning, network planning, or high-level commercial analysis role, preferably within the aviation or travel industry.
• Master of Business Cases: Demonstrable experience building financial models and writing business cases that have successfully led to multi-million-dollar investment decisions.
• Technical Prowess: Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel (including modeling) and experience with data visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau) to turn complex data into compelling narratives.
• Strategic Mindset: A natural curiosity and a strategic mindset, with the ability to connect disparate pieces of information into a single, compelling growth story.
• Autonomy and Impact: A proactive self-starter who can manage multiple complex projects with high autonomy and deliver insights that have a direct impact on the airline's direction.