About the job

Project Leader - Commercial Strategy / Business Development

The Landline Company

Denver/Fort Collins, CO; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Minneapolis, MN

Remote eligible dependent on level of experience

https://landlineco.com

About Us

The biggest airlines in the world trust Landline to power their first and last mile connectivity. Landline’s industry first platform allows airlines to leverage the seamlessness and affordability of ground transportation to add dynamic new routes to their networks without sacrificing on quality or customer experience. We are increasing the capacity of the global airport system by redistributing security screening to underutilized airports and, in the future, to remote security screening checkpoints.

Today, Landline operates seamless multimodal networks on behalf of American, United, Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines. Landline is backed by top-tier venture and travel investors and is fundamentally reshaping the way every consumer thinks about their travel day.

Our Values

Be obsessive about the needs of our customers. Operate with kindness, integrity and ingenuity. Take care of each other and ourselves. Care for our communities.

The Role

As a Project Leader - Commercial Strategy / Business Development, you will work closely with Landline’s commercial leadership team to drive airline and airport partner business development initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial, you will be primarily responsible for crafting compelling business cases and presentation materials that fuel the growth of Landline’s airline and airport partnership portfolio. Additionally, you will support general commercial strategy, analysis, and business case development within Landline’s commercial organization, as needed.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings commercial and / or strategy development experience from a global network airline or a consulting environment with substantial airline industry engagement. This role requires strong experience in creating executive-level materials, data analysis, project management, and fostering relationships with stakeholders in the airline, airport, and transportation sectors.

• Innovative Mindset: A self-starter passionate about driving transformation in the transportation industry.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills with a commitment to meeting deadlines and managing priorities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flight beenfits with participating carriers
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working location - remote eligible
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Develop persuasive business cases and impactful visual presentations to communicate the strategic and financial benefits of Landline’s multimodal solutions to airline, airport, and government stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Forecasting: Synthesize internal and external data to provide actionable, tailored recommendations. Forecast the potential for proposed multimodal routes and craft data-driven rationales for service expansion.
• Project Management: Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Landline’s commercial, operations, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of airline partner projects. Monitor timelines, manage deliverables, and ensure alignment across stakeholders to achieve project success.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Support external stakeholder engagement, including airlines, airports, and transportation entities. Represent Landline at industry events, advocating for innovative solutions in regional connectivity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current or prior commercial experience with a global network airline (network or strategy planning preferred) or consulting firm with a strong focus on airline-related projects.
• Proven track record of developing high-quality pitch decks and data driven business cases tailored for executive audiences.
• Strong working knowledge of key airline industry commercial concepts (e.g. banked hub structures, competitive dynamics, airline schedules, connectivity, revenue management principles)
• Advanced Proficiency: Expertise in PowerPoint and Excel for crafting presentations and conducting data analysis.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills tailored to executive and stakeholder audiences.
• Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple projects, track deliverables, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Strategic Thinking: Skill in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and narratives.