Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

• Shape and execute sales and distribution strategy across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa within a complex, highly regulated airline environment 
• Lead large, geographically dispersed sales and distribution teams to deliver sustained revenue growth, market share and disciplined execution 
• Permanent role based at our Hammersmith, London Office 

Spirit is everything at Qantas, and we want you to bring yours to ours.  As one of the world's leading airlines and among Australia's most iconic brands, our reputation is built not only on our history of safety and innovation, but on exceptional service, and our people who make it happen.  Join a team of over 29,000 people across the globe, where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged.   

As Regional Manager Sales, Distribution & Operations, you will lead Qantas’s commercial performance across one of its most influential international regions. The role carries direct accountability for sales across key markets within the region and for distribution and operations execution across the full UKEMEA footprint. You will drive revenue across corporate, trade, leisure and digital channels, translating Qantas’s global commercial strategy into decisive in-market action, setting sales direction, maximising channel value and delivering growth in revenue, yield and market share. 

As Qantas’s senior commercial representative in the region, you will build and lead powerful external partnerships while motivating high performing, geographically dispersed teams. As a key member of the UKEMEA leadership team, you’ll drive strong cross functional alignment, disciplined execution and regulatory excellence, ensuring Qantas delivers a consistent regional presence and outstanding commercial outcomes. 

You’ll have – 

• 10+ years’ experience in senior commercial, sales or strategy roles within aviation or travel, leading multi‑market international operations 
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent experience 
• Proven leader of high‑performing, geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams 
• Strong commercial acumen with deep expertise in pricing, dealing and data‑driven decision‑making 
• Advanced capability in commercial analysis, translating complex insights into clear strategic action 
• Deep understanding of airline sales, retailing and distribution, including omnichannel and corporate markets 
• Highly credible external influencer with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills 
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant UK, Europe and Middle Eastern airline markets, with exposure to African dynamics 

Why Qantas?   

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.  

Qantas offers great benefits that extend well beyond travel   

• Love to travel?  Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the UK to Australia, within Australia and across the globe for you and your family or friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.  
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health or creating your very own tailored nutrition plan, our interactive wellbeing app will support you to manage your wellbeing.   
• You’ll be eligible for private medical insurance and a health cash plan.  
• Want to develop your skills?  We’ve got you covered.  You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching and we’ve got great learning and development opportunities available including our online learning hub, Academy Q.  While you may start in this role, we’ve got a track record of supporting our people to take their career in a any number of different directions.  

Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.  

Please note, we will only consider applicants that currently have full work rights for the United Kingdom.  

Applications close: Wednesday 22nd April 2026