Lead, Growth & Planning at United Nigeria Airlines

Job Summary

United Nigeria Airlines is seeking a Lead, Growth & Planning to serve as 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 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.

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth and is ideal for strategic thinkers who can uncover the story that data tells about the future, with a passion for identifying untapped market potential and building the business case for the next big venture.

Key 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 competitors

Business Case Development & Financial Modeling

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

Strategic Project Support

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

Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis beyond daily fare tracking to assess long-term competitive positioning and market dynamics