Manager Business Development and Market Analysis

About us

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 17 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.  

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Manager Business Development & Market Analysis to be part of the Commercial Cockpit (integrated in Network Planning and Revenue Management Department) and support the decision making process of Brussels Airlines’ Commercial Committee.

• Provide performance, competition and spanet analysis and present to Brussels Airlines commercial departments and senior management.
• Coordinate commercial actions and projects internally and towards the Lufthansa Group (LHG), including the Africa Competence Centre.
• Steer Brussels Airlines sales performance and set up action plans with Revenue Management, Network, Sales, Marketing to address budget gaps.
• Develop monitoring and reporting dashboards.

And that could be you! Curious what your responsibilities would look like?

1. Monitor Brussels Airlines revenues and commercial KPIs

Continuous monitoring, analysis and interpretation of the global Brussels Airlines results and spanet positioning, identifying deviations to targets.

Main activities

• Build up dashboards and reporting on Brussels Airlines performance
• Monitor competitive situation and evaluate spanet trends
• In-depth gap analysis through industry standard methods

2. Steer and initiate corrective actions to optimize Brussels Airlines revenues and profitability

Trigger commercial actions for corrective measures where needed & in coordination with LHG Commercial Departments (Revenue Management, Network, Sales, Online, Marketing). Follow up of measures & actions.

Main activities

• Stakeholder management on working and executive level
• Determine and align on required measures with commercial interfaces
• Coordination and follow up of actions and reporting to senior management

3.Deliver Adhoc reports and presentations

Elaborate adhoc reports & carry out presentations according to Brussels Airlines Commercial Committee needs.

              Main activities

• Elaborate clear reports and presentations to deliver insights and recommendations upon senior management request
• Present findings to Brussels Airlines Commercial Committee / senior management
• Provide statistical support to the Commercial Department

4. Participate in Global and Local projects including the Lufthansa Group Africa Competence Centre

Take on key role in projects of strategic importance for Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group. Be an active member of the LHG Africa Competence Centre.

Main activities

• Project ownership on key commercial topics
• Data analysis and presentations to support Brussels Airlines/LHG projects

Sounds good? Then please continue reading!

Where do you land?

You’ll be part of a team of 5 and will report directly to the Head of Business Development and Cargo.

Your profile

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

• Bachelor degree preferably in economics/business/science or equivalent experience
• Preferably 3 years working experience
• Tourism/airline industry background is a plus
• Experience in analytical positions and reporting
• Excellent knowledge of English is mandatory
• Masters Excel and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of Tableau/Spotfire reporting system and airline reservation system is a plus
• Analytical and presentation skills
• High level of communication: be able to summarize complex topics into tangible content and recommendations
• Business driven with good communication skills
• Stakeholder management and empathy
• Proactivity and agility in changing environments
• Able to develop pragmatic solutions

What’s in it for you?

• Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands-on spirit are at the heart of our approach. 
• Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
• Flexibility:  enjoy hybrid working with a vibrant office at our main offices  and the freedom to manage your schedule.
• Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the b.academy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleagues job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group’s international career opportunities!
• Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!

• A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone – but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.

And of course, we offer the more general perks:

• An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences, with a flexible reward plan that allows you to further optimize part of your salary
• A company car + fuel card
• CLA90 bonus and profit sharing when collective targets are met
• Meal vouchers
• Eco vouchers
• Representation allowance and home working allowance
• Mobile phone with subscription & laptop
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long-term illness
• “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
• 27 vacation days (20 + 7 ADV) + extra seniority holidays

Ready to join our good company? Apply now!