Analyst - Westjet Vacations Revenue

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 02/12/2025

Posting Close Date: 02/26/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off!

Please note: This is a hybrid work position that can be located in Calgary, Montreal or Toronto and requires in office collaboration in one of those cities a minimum of 2 days per week.

Overview of role:

WestJet is seeking an Analyst reporting into our WestJet Vacations Revenue team. This individual will exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, taking initiative, and is results driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment, both independently, while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

The WestJet Vacations Revenue Management team manages day to day and long-term strategic revenue optimization for WestJet Vacations. What is Revenue Management? It isn't accounting and it exists in many industries. It is why roses cost more on Valentine's Day than the week after, why hotel rooms in Las Vegas cost more on the weekend than mid-week, and why sometimes there are sales for vacation packages many months in advance. Using forecasts of future demand and continual re-optimization of package revenue, the WestJet Vacations Revenue Management team balances guest promise with pricing optimization. Revenue Management is a blend of art and science that requires the combination of strategic thinking and business acumen and an acute ability to make high impact decisions.

Key Deliverables

• Manage vacation package pricing to optimize revenue for WestJet and WestJet Vacations by analyzing performance, identifying opportunities, managing margins, loading pricing rules, and gathering market intelligence.
• Provide guidance on air inventory access and pricing strategies to maximize vacation package revenue.
• Combine strategic analysis, business intuition, creative problem-solving, and project leadership to contribute to cross-functional workgroups.
• Develop and clearly communicate market and pricing strategies to the leadership team and teammates.
• Optimize competitive positioning to drive vacation package sales.
• Deliver analysis and reporting to various organizational departments.
• Track KPI performance, proactively adjust pricing strategies, and communicate updates to meet organizational goals.
• Identify the need for and coordinate promotional offers to support vacation package sales.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities for personal growth, incremental team improvements, and enhancements to processes, workflows, and visual tools.
• Recommend enhancements to processes and reports.
• Conduct summaries and analyses of retail activities and quarterly performance.
• Support forecasting and budget planning for the business unit.

Experience and Qualifications

• University or college education in business, economics, marketing, statistics, or mathematics is preferred.
• Relevant experience in conducting business analysis and reporting is essential.
• Strong ability to analyze vacation package sales data and derive actionable insights.
• Experience in data analysis and delivering strategic business recommendations is beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience or exposure to Tableau or other advanced analytics tools is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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