Senior Distribution Specialist

Senior Distribution Specialist

Description About Sun Country Airlines : We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of uncommon opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places. Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Senior Distribution Specialist you'll enjoy these benefits and more :

Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision PPO and high-deductible health plans

Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account

Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family

Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Senior Distribution Specialist Overview : The Senior Distribution Specialist plays a key role in optimizing Sun Country Airlines' presence across global distribution channels. This position is responsible for managing relationships with online travel agencies (OTAs), tour operators, global distribution systems (GDS), and metasearch partners. The role combines strategic partnership management, data analysis, and operational execution to maximize visibility, performance, and cost efficiency across all channels.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

Monitor and manage GDS (Global Distribution System) performance, costs, and service quality, including invoice reconciliation and forecasting.

Support relationships with key distribution partners (GDS, OTAs, metasearch platforms, tour operators), serving as a liaison for service needs and performance insights.

Collaborate cross-functionally with e-Commerce, Reservations, IT and other teams to execute tactical initiatives and address strategic distribution challenges.

Analyze partner performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for optimization.

Monitor competitor activity and digital media trends to inform distribution strategies.

Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, and brand standards across distribution partners.

Plan, coordinate, and reconcile billing and reporting for cooperative advertising campaigns with airports and convention & visitor bureaus (CVBs).

Prepare regular reports and manage invoices related to advertising and distribution programs.

Assist with additional analysis tasks, as needed.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

4+ years of experience in a Distribution or related analytical role

Experience with GDS systems (Sabre preferred)

Knowledgeable with Google Analytics suite and Power BI reporting tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Strong verbal, reasoning, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to think both creatively and critically; willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity with metasearch platforms (e.g., Google Flights, Kayak, Skyscanner)

Travel or aviation-related experience

Compensation : Range $75,000 to $90,000

Classification : Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location : Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement : It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #LI-GK1 Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability