Assistant Revenue Maximization of Pacific Northwest

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on price strategies through definition and management of all consumer direct rates, travel trade rate levels, and other tactics, congruent with demand factors.
• Play an active role in annual business plans to review budgets inclusive of RN/ADR and PAX/ETP by sales channel.
• Manage key OTA partners to maximize visibility and revenue while maintaining the two-way interface through a relationship with core systems and third-party platforms.
• Support rate building for all segments.
• Evaluate available Market Share/Data reports to understand trends and opportunities and ensure targeted pricing and positioning is achieved.
• Proactively monitor local events and plan for demands on inventory.
• Monitor dynamic pricing where applicable.
• Support Revenue Manager during weekly pace reporting and during 21-month Forecasts (Day by Day by Segment) for each business.
• Monitor and massage inventory to ensure maximum utilization.
• Enforce and follow all Viad and Pursuit policies and regulations, including our 'Always Honest' code of conduct.
• Complete other tasks and projects as needed to support the Pursuit Leadership Teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a business pricing role, analysis role, or similar work experience related to driving revenue, business growth, and aligning processes.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PPT, MS Teams), strongly preferred with a focus on Excel.
• Experience with core systems such as Maestro (PMS), Pacific (POS), Siteminder (Channel Manager), Digonex and/or IDeaS (Dynamic Pricing System), OTA's (Expedia/Booking.com), and Ventrata (POS for attractions) is a plus.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work with a geographically dispersed team, virtually and in-person.
• Resourcefulness, curiosity, and ability to create new solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency to complete job duties accurately and timely.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Hospitality and service-focused mindset, with the ability to work successfully with internal and external partners.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours/days if needed for critical business needs.
• Open to and supportive of change and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience with core systems such as Maestro, Pacific, Siteminder, Digonex, IDeaS, OTA platforms, and Ventrata.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Current legal ability to work and travel in Canada and US, based on office location.
• Must be based in a current PNW Pursuit office (Columbia Falls or Anchorage).

Benefits & Perks

• A full suite of benefits, including flexible time off and a 401k contribution matching plan.
• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe.
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location.
• Discounts at hotels, restaurants, attractions, and retail.
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations.