Price Management Specialist

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Pricing, the Price Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of all current selling prices for merchandise across the enterprise as well as collaborating with stakeholders to deploy any promotional events and coupons on the registers. This position will also provide support and visibility for the merchant, planning, operations and marketing teams on all price changes and promotional offers. This position will support the prioritization of pricing team responsibilities and is a key input into future evolution of enterprise-wide pricing enhancements and processes. This position will work with the Manager of Planning and Pricing to align on priorities and communicate any challenges with meeting the team’s commitments.

 Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.03/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

•        Work individually and with the team to perform a high volume of cadenced price changes and support the programmatic setup of all promotional offers
•        Move systems, processes, and reporting towards a sustainable enterprise wide mindset
•        Provide input on tools and system enhancements to better support an increased volume and scope of enterprise wide pricing of categories
•        Support the communication to retail product team on all owned and ordered inventory to be priced or adjusted
•        Support the communications to operations teams on all price adjustments and direction on any sign or hard mark pricing needed in stores
•       Troubleshoot price discrepancies with IT, Operations, and Merchant teams to identify root cause and solutions
•       Develop, deploy and support any contingency plans to execute on in market events and promotions
•        Be key point person to work with visual merchandising to execute monthly price changes and in market events and promotions
•        Lead Spring and Fall re-ticketing efforts
•       Develop and manage all pricing reporting
•       Develop recommended markdown strategies and communications in partnership with the merchant and planning team
•       Develop individual Leadership through Vail Resorts sponsored leadership opportunities and IDP

Job Requirements:

•        High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred
•        Retail experience in operations or buying
•        Experience in prioritization of workload
•        roficient in Microsoft Office Suites
•        Understanding of basic financial measures
•        Attention to detail with sound analytical skills
•        Solid written and verbal communication skills
•       Advanced skills in Excel -including pivot tables, advanced formulas and data manipulation

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $22.00/hr - $26.03/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., 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 in person or off-site, 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 or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

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  508553
Reference Date: 05/23/2025 
Job Code Function: Merchandising