Senior Market Research Analyst (Remote)

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com. 

Summary of Job:

The Strategic Research team has high visibility and high impact within the Vail Resorts organization, using the voice of the guest, brand strategy, and consumer behavior into key strategic decisions and driving our business and industry forward. The Senior Analyst of Market Research plays play a pivotal role in our team’s success, integrating a thorough understanding of primary and secondary research techniques with a knowledge of marketing needs and broader business context. Candidates must be driven, have a deep passion for marketing insights and data, enjoy building relationships and be excellent communicators.

Job Responsibilities 

• The candidate must possess experience in start to finish custom research execution – defining research objectives and methodology, managing projects, analyzing data, and communicating results to various stakeholders throughout the organization.
• The candidate must be comfortable with crafting learning plans, drafting project RFPs, designing survey questionnaires and focus group guides, developing research protocols, interpreting data sets, extrapolating strategic implications, creating story-driven deliverables, and facilitating immersive learning sessions for key internal partners.
• The candidate must be able to represent their point of view in project meetings and present research findings. 
• The candidate must be able train and develop other team members to increase the overall impact of the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, Statistics, or other quantitative field required
• Minimum of three years of experience conducting start to finish custom research, including a variety of research methodologies
• Experience/expertise with tools like PowerPoint, Qualtrics, SPSS, Tableau, Sawtooth, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Passion for, and ability to analyze data- able to translate findings into insights and meaningful strategies
• Agile and critical thinker who is constantly looking for ways to evolve the capabilities of the team

The budgeted range starts at $67,000 - $81,150 + annual bonus.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
 

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including... 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) 
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  
 

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.   

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 444947