Price Management Specialist
About The Position
The Price Management Specialist is responsible for entering and maintaining current merchandise selling prices across the Vail Resorts Retail chain of locations, including everyday prices, sales, and promotional events. The role also facilitates timely resolution of pricing and event issues with merchant and operations teams. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Merchandise Planning & Pricing and working alongside the Planning & Pricing Processor, the specialist uses Excel, MMS, Silvon, Showcase Query, and existing documentation to manage pricing, price adjustments, sale pricing, promotional events, and ad hoc pricing analysis. This is a winter seasonal 2026/2027 position with full-time hours available. The stated wage range is $25.16–$28.30 per hour. For Broomfield-based roles, Vail Resorts describes a hybrid arrangement requiring employees to live within 50 miles of the office and work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to work off-site Mondays and Fridays. Work arrangements are subject to change at the company's discretion.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in SQL and DB2 database tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform a high volume of scheduled price changes and support programmatic setup of promotional offers.
- Lead the monthly pricing cycle by preparing pricing files, coordinating submission collection from stakeholders, and implementing approved price changes in pricing management systems.
- Troubleshoot price discrepancies with the Planning & Pricing Processor, IT, Operations, and Merchant teams to identify root causes and solutions.
- Use Excel, Showcase Query, and Silvon to run reports that support buying-team markdown strategy and inventory exit decisions.
- Monitor and maintain communications with the operations team to ensure accurate pricing and timely execution.
- Communicate price adjustments and provide direction to operations teams on required in-store signage or hard-mark pricing.
- Review and test promotion and price events for accuracy.
- Build relationships and collaborate with Merchants, Marketing, Data, and Operations teams.
- Partner with the Operations Support team 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.
- For eligible seasonal employees after 500 hours: medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Free ski passes for dependents for eligible full-time roles.
- Critical Illness and Accident plans for eligible full-time roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
