Hybrid, Remote, US
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:
Vail Resorts is looking to hire a Senior Manager of Strategic Research, leading the team responsible for market and guest insights. The Strategic Research team sits within Vail Resorts’ Analytics department. The team leverages both internal and external data sources to generate insights about guest behavior and motivators that drive value for the business. The team informs strategic decisions across the enterprise and is a key partner to many stakeholders, including Marketing and other teams within Analytics.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Enterprise Business Analytics, this role is responsible for initializing, prioritizing, planning, and executing end-to-end market research studies informing strategic decisions across our various lines of business. Focused on quantitative methods (but with potential to support sporadic qualitative research needs as well), this role will support data-driven decision-making by leading the design, analysis, and reporting of research related to guest experiences & preferences, brand & resort perceptions, and business & market performance.
The role requires strong analytic & technical skills, the ability to connect research to business goals, strong communication and interpersonal skills in a hybrid work environment, and experience managing projects and stakeholders at various levels of an organization with independence and a leadership mindset. This role is also expected to demonstrate learning agility and drive to take on new topics or projects.
This role is responsible for managing a team of 2 research senior analysts, acting as both a team leader and individual contributor as needed.
Job Specifications:
Job Responsibilities:
Why this role is special:
Department purpose: Analytics & Insights:
The Analytics & Insights (A&I) team’s purpose is to empower data-driven decision making and strategic innovation for the Vail Resorts Enterprise. We have a shared passion for problem-solving, innovation, tackling complex enterprise challenges, and positively impacting business results. We approach problem-solving from perspectives that are data-driven as well as grounded in business intuition.
The A&I team fosters an environment that’s inclusive and diverse, supporting all team members to be themselves. We value everyone’s ideas and perspectives and believe that our team’s diversity is critical to our ability to deliver exceptional work products and experiences.
Job Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
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.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
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 513899
Reference Date: 03/15/2026
Job Code Function: Marketing
