Strategic Alliance Specialist - Corporate

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. 

As of Nov. 15, 2021, Vail Resorts will be requiring all employees across North America to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

This Strategic Alliance department is seeking an enthusiastic, detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative specialist to join their team in support of building world class partnerships. At Vail Resorts, we aim to engage in partnerships that enhance and reimagine the guest experience across our 37 global mountain resorts by elevating our collective resort and partner brands. The Specialist will work closely to support the ongoing management and development of the company’s strategic partners.

Specific duties and responsibilities include: implementation of strategic partner marketing efforts, management of partner hospitality credit balances, planning group hospitality efforts in-resort, management of partnership budgets and general administrative duties.

Qualified candidates will capably demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Superior organization and communication skills with high degree of attention to details and strong professional conduct.
• Ability to multi-task and execute multiple projects at once
• A sense of curiosity in exploring new opportunities for partnership engagement throughout the company
• Well-developed customer service skills with ability to turn around timely responses
• Budget management and reconciliation experience
• The confidence and self-sufficiency to identify and pursue multiple solutions to a range of challenges

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as internal Strategic Alliance liaison to various departments at Vail Resorts, including Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Operations, Accounting, Retail, Content, Procurement and Marketing.
• Providing a high level of customer service directly to strategic partner representatives, vendors, key internal stakeholders and other affiliates
• Manage and lead various internal process and systems for the department, including:
  • Marketing Deliverable Fulfillment: trail map inclusions, website recognition, social reporting, etc.
  • Hospitality Credit Management: processing, tracking and product fulfillment
  • Financial Reporting: support forecasting and budgeting efforts, manage monthly reconciliation
• Gather and curate vital information for partner ROI reporting, including pictures, analytics, sales reporting, while holding team members accountable for fulfillment and compliance.
• Organize and lead planning efforts for the annual Strategic Alliance Partner Summit
• Ensure appropriate prioritization of business changes and communicate effectively across key stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales or Marketing or similar field
• Account Management, Hospitality, and Business and Relationship Development experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Experience in admin and budget management
• Excellent English language and writing skills- Required
• Experience with Photoshop and In Design- Preferred
• Experience with social reporting software like Sprout Social- Preferred

The budgeted salary range starts at $18 - $24 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

BENEFITS:

• Epic Ski Pass
• Employee discounts on lodging, retail, rentals and gear across owned and operated businesses.
• 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 
• As a Vail Resorts employee, you will have access to support from the EpicPromise Employee Foundation. The Foundation supports Vail Resorts employees and their dependents in times of need through emergency financial assistance and educational grants

The budgeted range starts at 18-24.  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.

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