Senior Distribution Specialist

Headquarters Minneapolis
2005 Cargo Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55450, USA

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Familiarity with metasearch platforms (e.g., Google Flights, Kayak, Skyscanner)
• Travel or aviation-related experience

Range $75,000 to $90,000

Full-Time, Exempt

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

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

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…