Manager, Analytics and Ancillary Price Optimization Details

Manager, Analytics and Ancillary Price Optimization

Frontier Airlines, Inc - Denver, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager, Analytics and Ancillary Price Optimization oversees the staff, activities and resources of the Analytics and Ancillary Pricing team and reports to the Director of Ancillary and Revenue Analytics. The manager and his/her team are responsible for managing and developing quantitative analysis for fares, working with Pricing and Revenue Management, and direct management of ancillary prices.

Essential Functions

• Create and develop a team to drive data-driven decisions by the Pricing and Revenue Management team
• Collaborate across PRM to create and deliver actionable analytic solutions
• Manage and evolve Frontier's ancillary pricing strategy through machine learning, AI and other pricing strategies
• Prioritize incoming requests for developmental report changes and participation in new projects, and ensure that analysts are successful in their assignments
• Develop/participate in analytical report development with PRM team to maintain competitive advantage
• Work closely with relevant data partners to deliver ancillary optimization benefits
• Collaborate with ancillary offer management to enhance revenue optimization
• Manage evaluation of team members, including skill sets, skill development and regular reviews in line with department policies
• Communicate to senior leadership key ancillary trends and present opportunities for furthering Total Revenue Optimization
• Run Frontier LABS (Leadership and Business Series) Lectures – an external-speaker(s) series focusing on different areas of business, technology and organizational efficiency

Other Functions

• Supervise the teaching / training of analysts
• Maintain good communication within the department as well as with other departments
• Leadership and team building
• Monitor and manage analysts as it relates to maximizing revenues
• Manage and develop direct reporting employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Finance, Aviation Management or related analytical field required; combination of education and relevant experience considered in lieu of degree requirement
• 3+ years of experience in pricing or similar field, with experience in machine learning in pricing strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in airline analytics, ancillary revenue, pricing, revenue management, and/or finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of airline commercial metrics, economics, network design and revenue principles
• Master Excel user and willing to learn/navigate Navitaire APO Module
• General SQL knowledge
• Excellent analytical and intuitive revenue analysis / forecasting skills
• Ability to efficiently summarize and report on company revenue production
• Ability to quickly identify revenue improvement opportunities
• Strong leadership skills
• Familiarity with airline operations and management principles preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

1+ Analyst(s) in Analytics and Ancillary Revenue

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.