Business Manager, Airport Dining and Retail

For full job description and to apply please visit: www.portseattle.org/jobs

PURPOSE:

Manages Port-tenant contractual obligations, revenue-maximization and operational aspects of Airport Dining and Retail tenants and develops new non-airline sources of revenue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lease Management & Operations Manage day-to-day & long-term operations of concessions locations airport-wide.  Facilitate resolution of concessions operational issues.  Collaborate with the Concessions Facilities Manager to maintain concise records of all repairs, cleanings, inspections and code violations of each concessions unit.  Engage tenants to participate in Port environmental programs (recycling and composting, other waste management). Assure contract compliance for prime concessionaire locations to address contractual issues that may be specific to food & beverage, retail, services or other airport businesses and resolve disputes with tenants concerning lease obligations. Prepare lease documents for new leases, amendments, extensions and holdovers.  Perform regular quality assurance inspections of concession.   Program Business Development Solicit new business proposals, negotiate financial terms and execute new lease agreements.  Research and pursue new business opportunities likely to increase non-airline revenue.  Work with existing tenants to expand offerings and increase sales potential. Negotiate lease terms with new tenants and develop lease documents for Legal review prior to execution.  Develop proposals for new or modified lease contract language in order to facilitate better manageability by Port staff. Identify the concepts most likely to succeed in specific locations in the terminal. Develop market relationships to ensure quality outreach events reach viable, prospective businesses. Develop new concessions opportunities appropriate for small business, which require lower levels of capital investment than typical in-line store opportunities. Direct efforts of Port-contracted marketing consultants in marketing project work. Execute procurement processes for the hiring of consultants to support the marketing program and other needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or related field; and
  • Five (5) years of experience in business or property management with an emphasis on retail and/or food & beverage.

The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

This posting will close at 8:00pm PST ON 09-22-2016

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