Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for working closely with location owners, GMs and managers to develop, execute and evaluate market pricing strategies. The position will work closely with the product development team as well as the sales team to enhance our software products as it relates to revenue management and reporting tools.
KEY REPONSIBILITIES
- Use analytics to support/implement strategic pricing plans.
- Support Director of Sales and other Pricing Manager with daily pricing needs.
- Maintain an expert knowledge of airport car rental market size and trends.
- Produce and distribute monthly location performance and benchmark reports.
- Adhere to processes and procedures for optimal rate management including the documentation of strategies and their effectiveness.
- Help to conceptualize various reports that assist in gauging various strategies and staying a step ahead of the competition.
- Communicate efficiency and enhancement ideas to the software development team on a regular basis and provide meaningful feedback on new development
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of pricing data into applicable systems and databases.
- Prepare pricing strategy action plans for affiliates and monitor their progress.
- Work with location managers to forecast revenue and market trends, providing them with key insight into the necessary buildup or reduction of their fleet.
- Responsible for helping to supervise the daily tactical pricing and implementation of labor resources, as well as their systems training.
- Develop strong working relationships with our affiliate base as a trusted resource.
- Create/manage new business for the department by reaching out to affiliates who might benefit from rate management services.
MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES
- Brand RPD grows at minimum 5% each year.
- Brand book rate of 0.10%.
- Gross Profit growth 5% each quarter
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid understanding of economic concepts and pricing/yield management principles.
- Sales and customer service background preferred.
- Working understanding of computer application tools
- Prior experience working in travel recommended
Company Description
We help independent rental car business owners connect the dots of big data and unlock their business potential. We give our partners from around the world the services, distribution, accessibility, and tools they need to be cutting edge, so that they can focus on what really matters: the customer experience.