Alaska Airlines-posted 10 months ago
$117,500 - $176,300/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Seatac, WA
5,001-10,000 employees
Air Transportation

The Principal Loyalty Pgm Currency is the product owner and sole subject matter expert on the Mileage Plan currency and core member benefits. As a senior individual contributor, this role sits on the Mileage Plan leadership team and exercises considerable latitude and initiative to optimize accrual and redemption programs that support the long-term sustainability of Mileage Plan while deepening guest preference for Alaska.

  • Manage the strategic roadmap for Mileage Plan earning and redemption, including P&L ownership.
  • Lead development and delivery of senior executive briefings to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Own earn/burn engagement and approval of acquisition bonus offers, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leverage member insights and behaviors to drive meaningful impact to the P&L.
  • Own partner award pricing and collaborate with Revenue Management to manage Alaska-operated award pricing.
  • Make decisions on business requirements for new earn/burn features and manage initiatives through program execution.
  • Manage pricing and promotions strategy for overall program earn/burn and direct sales of miles to members.
  • Drive content and pricing strategies for experiential redemption platform.
  • Define long-term strategy for Mileage Plan currency based on member-focused promotions.
  • Develop and optimize member engagement and financial performance reporting.
  • Influence targeting and testing strategies to improve program performance.
  • Collaborate with various teams to measure understanding and usage of member earn/burn benefits.
  • Apply knowledge of the competitive environment to understand Alaska's positioning.
  • 7 years of experience in loyalty, revenue management, marketing, strategy, finance, business development, or related area.
  • Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
  • Understanding of revenue management processes and pricing.
  • Robust knowledge of loyalty programs, cobrand credit cards, and/or partnership structures.
  • Exceptional analytical background with proven ability to navigate complex datasets.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Detail oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Airline industry experience.
  • Experience developing strategic plans.
  • Passion for loyalty programs, aviation, guest experience, and platform development.
  • Experience using Excel, Alteryx and/or Tableau.
  • 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.
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