The starting salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 depending on candidate’s experience, with the top of range being achievable for the exceptional candidate.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is seeking a Director of Airport Concessions. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation and management of food and beverage, retail, advertising, passenger services and vending for all airport terminals and Authority properties. The Director’s responsibilities include developing a strategic plan that includes recommendations for building a sustainable program with budgets and forecasts. The Director evaluates, develops and manages all airport concession agreements and ensure compliance with ACDBE rules and regulations. The Director stays apprised of current trends to develop strategies and opportunities and determines the best and most appropriate use of Airport property and spaces in order to maximize revenues and ensure customer satisfaction. The Director prepares and presents reports on concession performance and analyze sales and revenue trends. The Director manages and collaborates with a team of internal and external stakeholders to maintain optimum customer service and contract compliance. The Director will also recruit train, coach, and mentor a team of managers responsible for program management and compliance.
The Director of Airport Concessions will have a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university, and at least 5 years’ progressively responsible experience in planning, developing and implementing successful airport concessions programs, including negotiating and administering revenue-generating contracts. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be accepted. The successful candidate will have experience, knowledge and understanding of budgeting, retail or food service operations, the administration and management of contracting documents and compliance with policies and procedures.
Tampa International Airport is a public airport six
miles west of Downtown Tampa in Hillsborough County,
Florida. This Airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough
County Aviation Authority, which also owns Peter O.
Knight, Plant City and Tampa Executive Airports. The Aviation Authority is governed by a five-member
Board of Directors. Three members are residents of
Hillsborough County appointed by the Governor of
the State of Florida for four-year terms. The Mayor of
the City of Tampa and a board member of the County
Commissioners of Hillsborough County serve ex officio
on the board. TPA served approximately 22 million passengers
in fiscal year 2022 and serves more than 80 domestic
and international destinations.
