Price Management Specialist

Vail Resorts•Broomfield, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Price Management Specialist enters and maintains all current selling prices for merchandise across Vail Resorts Retail locations, including everyday prices, sales, and promotional events. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Merchandise Planning & Pricing and working alongside the Planning & Pricing Processor, the specialist also facilitates timely resolution of pricing and event issues with merchant and operations teams. The role uses Excel, MMS, Silvon, Showcase Query, and existing documentation to manage current pricing, price adjustments, sale pricing, promotional events, and ad hoc pricing analysis. This is a winter seasonal, full-time position. The expected wage is $25.16–$28.30 per hour. Hiring for seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis, with applications accepted until December 15 or until positions are filled. The role is listed as Broomfield-based; Vail Resorts describes a hybrid arrangement for Broomfield-based roles, requiring employees to live within 50 miles of the office and work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to work offsite Mondays and Fridays. Work arrangements are subject to change at the company's discretion. Housing is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Retail experience in operations or buying.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data manipulation.
Light programming knowledge, including VB Macros and MS Access.
Understanding of retail financial measures.
Attention to detail and sound analytical skills.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
At least 18 years of age; the posting also states that minors hired into the position will not be asked or permitted to perform activities restricted to adult workers.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SQL and DB2 database tools.

Responsibilities

Perform high-volume, scheduled price changes and support setup of promotional offers.
Lead the monthly pricing cycle by preparing pricing files, coordinating submission collection from stakeholders, and implementing approved changes in pricing management systems.
Troubleshoot price discrepancies alongside the Planning & Pricing Processor, IT, Operations, and Merchant teams to identify causes and solutions.
Use Excel, Showcase Query, and Silvon to run reports supporting buying-team markdown strategy and inventory exit decisions.
Monitor and maintain communications with Operations to ensure pricing accuracy and timely execution.
Communicate price adjustments and provide store teams with direction on required signage or hard-mark pricing.
Review and test promotional and pricing events for accuracy.
Build relationships and work with Merchants, Marketing, Data, and Operations teams.
Partner with Operations Support and lead training for Store Managers on the monthly pricing cadence.
Complete additional Price Management projects as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee ski passes.
Discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
Free ski lessons.
Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Training and professional development.
Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours.
Free ski passes for dependents for full-time roles.
Critical Illness and Accident plans for full-time roles.