Sr Revenue Management Consultant - Pricing

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, TX

1d • $132,200 - $146,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Revenue Management Consultant supports the Revenue Management Team by providing strategic guidance and expert insight that shape pricing and revenue optimization decisions across Southwest’s network. They’ll Lead high‑priority Commercial initiatives, develop and implement Revenue Management strategies, and ensure revenue opportunities are maximized through the effective alignment of People, assets, and network resources. They’ll partner across Commercial and enterprise Teams to influence key business decisions, communicate strategic recommendations, and ensure the Revenue Management perspective is represented in long‑term planning and cross‑functional initiatives. The Senior Revenue Management Consultant leverages deep Revenue Management expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and thought leadership to drive business performance and support Southwest’s competitive position in the marketplace.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of macro and microeconomic principles and practices
• Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data by turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented and visualization software
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people by air and alternatives, including the relative costs and benefits
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels in the organization
• Ability to communicate actions and plans to peers and leaders with supporting reasoning
• Ability to adjust plans based on changing business trends, changing capabilities or changing priorities
• Skilled in Microsoft Office including Excel/spreadsheets and writing SQL
• Expert level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in: Revenue Management principles and practices
• Understanding of the commercial make up of Southwest Airlines or airline industry and how each department works together to drive success
• Leading complex cross-functional initiatives and aligning stakeholders at all levels
• Presenting to Senior Executives
• High level analytical problem solving
• SQL and Relational databases (Teradata, Oracle, Access, etc.)
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Airline Revenue Management or pricing experience
• Proficiency with Tableau, and/or Alteryx
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive operational environment requiring evening and weekend support

Responsibilities

• Interact with executives to gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypothesis, develop and communicate recommendations, risks, issues, and influence business decisions
• Research, develop, and build business cases for complex executive strategic, operational, technological, compliance, and other business opportunities and initiatives
• Lead independent financial analysis efforts on multiple topics and act as the point person for executive updates, requests for information, questions, or special projects by performing deep-dive analytics across multiple topics
• Define and manage strategic projects in support of ad hoc companywide initiatives, while managing multiple complexities and on-time deliverables
• Identify opportunities to design new and refine existing analyses and processes to improve the Revenue Management team's productivity, accuracy, and efficiency over time
• Work effectively across teams, listen well, consider diverse opinions, contribute fully to team’s success, drive consensus, and keep Commercials partners informed of developments on initiatives
• Drive and influence business decisions through a comprehensive understanding of operational, financial, environmental, and/or industry drivers and variables
• Structure complex and ambiguous problems and act to holistically solve them
• Support cross-functional initiatives and lead meetings with key stakeholders at all levels
• Develop well-written presentations that convey key information, including business cases, roadmaps and other materials that support alignment efforts
• Manage cross-functional initiatives and lead meetings with key stakeholders at all levels
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED