The CVG Airport, which owns and operates the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), is seeking a Director of Concessions. Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Management, the Director of Concessions provides strategic leadership for the Airport’s concessions program, overseeing a dynamic portfolio designed to enhance the passenger experience while driving long-term revenue growth. This leader owns the concessions profit and loss performance, establishes annual and multi-year financial objectives, and advances innovative commercial strategies that position CVG as an industry leader. The Director develops a balanced concessions portfolio that reflects the airport’s diverse traveler base, leads capital investment planning, and fosters collaborative partnerships that strengthen both operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Lead the strategic direction and financial performance of the airport’s concessions program.

·        Develop innovative concessions concepts that enhance customer experience and maximize revenue.

·        Direct capital planning and concession space development in partnership with planning and development teams.

·        Negotiate and manage complex agreements with national and local concession partners.

·        Oversee digital commerce initiatives, including ordering, payment technologies, loyalty programs, and operational analytics.

·        Ensure compliance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and contract management standards.

·        Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering accountability and succession planning.

·        Present commercial performance, investment strategies, and business recommendations to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Hospitality, Retail, Real Estate, Transportation, Aviation, or a related field.

·        Ten years of progressively responsible experience in commercial management, concessions, retail, hospitality, or a related field, including at least five years of leadership experience.

·        Demonstrated expertise in financial management, contract negotiations, capital planning, and commercial strategy.

·        Strong knowledge of airport concessions, customer experience initiatives, and industry trends.

·        Experience with regulatory compliance, federal grant requirements, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $128,336 – $163,623. A starting salary at or near the top of the range may be considered for an exceptional candidate, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership success. For instructions on how to apply, please click here to see the recruitment brochure or visit the searches tab at www.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: September 13, 2026