Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).DEPARTMENT PURPOSE – ANALYTICS & INSIGHTSThe Analytics & Insights (A&I) team’s purpose is to empower data-driven decision making and strategic innovation for the Vail Resorts Enterprise. We have a shared passion for problem-solving, innovation, tackling complex enterprise challenges, and positively impacting business results. We approach problem-solving from perspectives that are data-driven as well as grounded in business intuition. The A&I team fosters an environment that’s inclusive and diverse, supporting all team members to be themselves. We value everyone’s ideas and perspectives and believe that our team’s diversity is critical to our ability to deliver exceptional work products and experiences. POSITION PURPOSE – SENIOR MANAGER OF ANALYTICSVail Resorts is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Advance Commitment Analytics . The team leverages Vail Resorts’ proprietary data related to the Season Pass business (Epic Pass) to generate insights about guest behavior that drive value for the enterprise. The team informs strategic decisions across the company and is a key partner to many stakeholders, including Pass Marketing and Finance. This role is responsible for strategic and financial analyses to support Pass growth strategies (both domestic and international), forecasting, and performance insights.This individual should have a proven track record as a high potential talent demonstrating leadership, drive, business acumen, and emotional intelligence. This is a highly visible analytical role and relationship building will be a key component of success. The position requires the ability to analyze data and provide strategic insights with actionable recommendations in a concise and persuasive manner to cross-functional stakeholders. Strong presentation skills and an aptitude for condensing large amounts of data into a meaningful story are critical.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
[Strategy Development] Work with leadership to define the strategic priorities for the Pass business. This includes identifying key areas of growth, sizing opportunities, and creating processes to implement initiatives.
[Analysis & Reporting] Generate in-depth analyses and reports to formulate insights on guest motivators, behavioral drivers, and business actions/initiatives that are impacting decision making.
[Presentation] Communicate conclusions, implications, and recommendations in a clear, concise fashion. Advise and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive more effective strategies and decisions. Advocate for data-driven answers.
[Prioritization] Prioritize projects to balance the support of broad initiatives, recurrent reporting, and proactive analysis with direct ad-hoc requests from the Executive Committee and other stakeholders.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Very strong quantitative and analytic skills with demonstrated success in analytical or financial roles – preferred 4-5 years previous experience in consulting, marketing analytics, direct marketing, investment banking, financial analysis or another similar field.
Preferred: Masters or MBA in Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics, with a focus on quantitative analysis.
Proven experience communicating actionable recommendations based on data-driven insights to business stakeholders.
Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication, adjusting message to audience. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management skills are essential. Must be able to independently own and drive multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functionally within the organization.
Demonstrated success working with large data sets; experience with analytic tools/software such as Tableau and similar programs preferred; experience with data processing (SQL) also a plus.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint) required.
WHY THIS ROLE IS SPEICIAL:
Vail Resorts is at the forefront of the Travel and Tourism industry – redefining the ski industry in the 21st century
Leveraging analytics is a core pillar of Vail Resorts’ strategy moving forward – a critical driver of our success leading to a strong willingness to invest
We are a data-driven business with a proprietary guest database unmatched by any other company in the industry – a great foundation for building out advanced analytics
Direct exposure to leaders of the business – a unique opportunity to team with our business leadership to reimagine analytics
All the free skiing / riding you and your dependents can handle – free Epic passes, discounted lodging and retail
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $116,040.30 - $143,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.Job Benefits
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 505436Reference Date: 10/07/2024Job Code Function: MarketingJob Type: [[JobType]]