Revenue Management Analyst

Location

Lake Buena Vista, FL | United States

Job description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Resorts Revenue Management Team is seeking someone who is passionate about delivering quality results, has a positive attitude, strong technical skills, and a willingness to learn. Our team leverages technology, data analytics, optimization, statistical and econometric modeling to explore opportunities, shape business decisions and drive business value.

We have the chance to manage a demand forecast and leverage different tools to optimize hotel rates and occupancy. We are responsible for a set of Walt Disney World Resorts and partner with Forecasting, Pricing, Central Inventory Management, Resort Operations, Disney Vacation Club, and other teams to improve hotel revenue. One of our goals is to continuously evaluate opportunities for revenue growth, so we encourage dedication to understand the "why" behind business performance. Join us at the Revenue Management and Analytics team at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts!

What You Will Do

This is an entry level role within Yield Management that offers the opportunity to learn the tools and processes in order to be proficient and work independently.

• Learn to manage the demand forecast and optimization through the hotel revenue management system for assigned resorts with the goal of maximizing overall hotel profitability and Guest experiences.
• With detailed direction from their leader, leverage data visualization techniques and communication skills to present complex analytical findings in clear business terms that facilitate acceptance and execution by business partners and senior executives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Resort General Managers, Pricing, Forecasting, Marketing, and Resorts line of business to develop strategies in line with the goals of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
• Begin to understand how the system manages dilution, displacement, upgrading and overbooking.
• Develop an understanding of the technical architecture, system integration, data flows and unique technical capabilities related to the various systems used by the Revenue Management team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive demeanor
• Self-Starter
• Experience with basic data visualization techniques
• Analytics experience with data management using SQL, Tableau, SAS, and/or Python
• Proven strong organizational skills and time management with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Curiosity about Revenue Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Three+ years’ experience in applying advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems
• Understanding of revenue management concepts (i.e. dilution, displacement, etc.)
• Ability to interpret complex pricing models to inform forecast influence decisions at a granular level for assigned resorts
• Snowflake/D3, Lilo, TravelBox systems knowledge or experience
• Knowledge of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operations, business units, and product offerings

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantitative or Analytical field
• Master’s Degree preferred

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