Group Sales Specialist - Especialista de Grupos y Turoperación

Iberia·Madrid, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Iberia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

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About the role

Your role:

Execute the daily operational and commercial management of group requests, allocations, and tour operators. The specialist is the direct point of contact with agencies and tour operators, responsible for quoting, blocking inventory, applying Revenue Management policies, and ensuring correct ticket issuance under the airline's quality standards.

Manage with the group and tour operator manager the compliance of KPIs and projects.

What you'll do

Your challenges:

1. Operational Management of Reservations and Blocked Allocations

  • Process and quote group requests (vacation, corporate, student, MICE) received through B2B and B2C channels.
  • Manage the reservation lifecycle: PNR creation, seat blocking, name list entry, and change control.
  • Monitor deadlines: strictly track payment schedules (deposits and balances) and ticketing dates.
  • Control unused inventory: release unsold seats to general inventory on time to avoid penalties and optimize occupancy.
  • Manage group and allocation penalties.

2. B2B Commercial Support and Customer Service

  • Process and quote group requests (vacation, corporate, student, MICE) received through B2B and B2C channels.
  • Manage the reservation lifecycle: PNR creation, seat blocking, name list entry, and change control.
  • Monitor deadlines: strictly track payment schedules (deposits and balances) and ticketing dates.
  • Release unsold seats to general inventory on time to avoid penalties and optimize occupancy.
  • Communicate special needs to the airport: inform about group requirements (sports equipment, group check-in, mobility assistance, special catering).
  • Act as the escalation point for massive or operational incidents (rescheduling, flight cancellations, etc.).

What we're looking for

Your knowledge:

We are looking for professionals with a customer-oriented mindset, digital agility, and analytical skills. Individuals with solid technical and operational knowledge of group management, capable of ensuring efficient operations, handling multiple requests with precision, and identifying improvement opportunities through data analysis and market intelligence.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Digital agility and ability to work with different management tools and systems.
  • Technical and operational knowledge of reservation systems and group management.
  • Customer orientation, providing quality service to travel agencies, tour operators, and group coordinators.
  • Attention to detail and rigor in managing reservations, blocked allocations, ticketing, and deadlines.
  • Data analysis skills for monitoring activity and supporting decision-making.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • English B2 or higher.
  • University degree.

Nice to have

We will especially value

  • Experience in managing groups, allocations, or reservations in airlines, travel agencies, or tour operators.
  • Knowledge of airline reservation processes, ticket issuance, PNR management, and inventory control.
  • Knowledge of Revenue Management policies applied to groups and allocations.
  • Experience working with reservation systems (GDS) and other airline industry tools.
  • Knowledge of the B2B tourism distribution channel and operations with agencies and tour operators.
  • Experience in market analysis and identification of business opportunities.
  • Experience in tracking KPIs and participating in continuous improvement projects.

About the company & team

Our company

We are the largest Spanish airline and leader between Europe and Latin America; we belong to the IAG airline group and are part of the oneworld alliance. Our goal is to always be the best travel option for our customers and to make them feel that what matters most to us is their safety and the quality and experience of their journey. In addition to the airline, we also have aircraft maintenance as a complementary business.

At Iberia, we value that our professionals are an example of behaviors for customers, but also within the team. We expect all new hires to be an example of these.

Talent at Iberia:

We value that our professionals are an example of behaviors for customers, but also within the team. We expect all new hires to be an example of these.

  • We are one and diverse: You work in a coordinated, open, and collaborative manner pursuing a common goal in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • We put soul and passion: You make things happen by fully committing to everything you do.
  • We reinvent tomorrow: You look for new and different ideas to solve problems.
  • We connect with our customers and colleagues: You always want to go a step further than expected with a smile and a pleasant manner.
  • We make it simple and efficient: We focus on what's important, analyzing situations and eliminating what doesn't add value.
  • We carry safety in our DNA: We work with the attention and care of the first day: in every ground operation, in every flight. We know the processes and apply them rigorously.

Additional information

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Iberia, we are one and diverse. We are a faithful reflection of today's society and have teams with very diverse profiles that enrich us to be more creative and innovative.

We believe in talent without labels and are fully committed to offering the same professional opportunities to everyone. Therefore, all decisions in our selection processes are based exclusively on the competencies, skills, and knowledge necessary for the performance of the position.

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About the company

Iberia

Iberia

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16000 employees