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 & INSIGHTS

The 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 ANALYST OF ANALYTICS:

Vail Resorts is looking to hire a Senior Analyst, Adavance 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.

In this role you will be required to analyze large data sets and provide insights with actionable and concise recommendations. You will also be expected to demonstrate learning agility and drive to take on new topics or projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• [Analysis & Reporting] Design and develop reporting for executive and Marketing stakeholders. Leverage reporting to generate business performance insights.

• [Budgeting & Forecasting] Leverage historical performance, guest insights, and external market trends to set expectations for the Season Pass business.

• [Strategic Analysis] Analyze internal and external data to support strategic planning.

• [Presentation] Communicate conclusions and recommendations in a clear, concise fashion to stakeholders.

• [Prioritization] Communicate frequently and effectively with your manager to prioritize projects across a wide range of initiatives and stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated success in analytical or financial roles – preferred 2-4 years previous experience in analytics, consulting, finance, or another similar field.

• Demonstrated success wrangling, querying, curating, and deriving insights from large datasets.

• Experience with analytical tools/software such as SQL or Snowflake.

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development (Tableau or similar).

• Advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication, adjusting message to audience.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate across multiple functions within an organization.

Preferred:

• Experience with programming languages like Python or R, or data analysis tools like Alteryx, SPSS, or Knime

• Project management experience

• Experience with basic predictive modeling (regressions, random forest models, etc.)

WhY THIS ROLE IS SPECIAL:

• 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 $76,841.70 - $100,034.21 + 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 505435

Reference Date: 10/07/2024

Job Code Function: Marketing

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