Manager Revenue Management Inventory

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

302d • $113,200 - $169,800

About The Position

The Manager Revenue Management is responsible for meeting unit revenue targets for a set of markets worth approximately $2B in annual coupon revenue and part of a broader team driving $10B in annual revenue for Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role leads and establishes priorities for a team of analysts to drive business process and revenue improvements.

Requirements

• 5 years of airline revenue management and/or analytics and analysis experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in economics, statistics, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related discipline; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting and developing statistical and analytical models.
• Experience conducting complex analysis and research projects.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and lead a team of analysts to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through initiative and accountability.
• Goal-oriented and a bias for action, with the ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain focused on results while prioritizing competing goals and interests.
• Ability to effectively and transparently communicate strategies, performance results, and feedback to all.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pricing, revenue management, or planning in a non-airline industry and/or airline work.
• Advanced experience with Excel and database programs (e.g. SQL, Access, Business Objects or Brio).
• A Master's degree with a focus in statistics, engineering, operations research or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leads revenue management projects and process enhancements.
• Defines and measures KPI metrics and aligns goals to drive business process and revenue improvements.
• Validates and improves existing processes and communicates sound conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership to improve unit revenues and business processes.
• Influences across Revenue Analysis, Marketing, Stations, Pricing, Planning, IT, or other internal or external partners on major projects or business initiatives.
• Provides cross-divisional analysis and research and an analytical approach to problem solving and data-driven decision support.
• Utilizes a variety of statistical and analytical databases to help explain business and revenue trends to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provides ad-hoc data and analysis for several key stakeholders (e.g., Revenue Management, Executive Leadership, Network Planning, and Sales).
• Extracts and analyzes large data sets in order to make fact-based decisions.
• Leads team of analysts through the creation, implementation, and assessment of inventory strategies, monitoring and providing feedback at each phase of the Revenue Management workflow.
• Develops people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management.
• Proactively engages Pricing, Planning, and Scheduling in the market strategy process.
• Communicates inventory strategies and results to all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match program.
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree