Director, Visitation Analytics
Vail ResortsAbout the role
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 Director of Visitation Analytics. The Visitation Analytics team sits within Vail Resorts' Enterprise Analytics function under the Chief Revenue Officer and is responsible for forecasting, reporting, insight generation, and evaluation of strategic business opportunities related to skier visitation to mountains across the Vail Resorts network. The team leverages Vail Resorts' proprietary data as well as external data sources to generate insights about guest behavior and performance trends that create value for the business.
This role leads a team of 5 employees and partners closely with leaders across Finance, Marketing, and other Analytics teams to support revenue growth initiatives, steward core analytical processes, and deliver executive-ready insights. This individual should demonstrate strong business acumen, structured problem-solving, and learning agility, with the ability to deliver strong strategic thinking and team leadership.
Job Specifications:
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Starting Wage: $150,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity
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Employment Type: Year Round
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Shift Type: Full Time hours
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Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
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Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- [Strategic Analytics] Lead analyses to support growth strategies and key business initiatives
- [Guest Insights] Leverage guest behavioral and transactional data, experience feedback, and research to deepen understanding of guest journeys and identify opportunities to grow visitation volumes
- [Performance Insights & Reporting] Consistently provide rigorous ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting insights for executive and business stakeholders; translate findings into actionable recommendations
- [Data & Capability Development] Collaborate with data enablement, engineering, and other analytics partners to strengthen foundational datasets and advance analytical capabilities, including AI adoption
- [Leadership] Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team through coaching, prioritization, and effective feedback focused on continuous improvement
- [Partnership] Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive shared outcomes and influence decisions across the organization, especially with partners in Marketing and Finance
- [Communication] Develop clear, concise, and compelling presentations and recommendations for senior leadership audiences
WHY THIS ROLE IS SPECIAL:
- Vail Resorts is at the forefront of the Travel and Tourism industry – redefining the ski industry in the 21st century
- Leveraging analytics is a core pillar of Vail Resorts’ strategy – a critical driver of our success leading to a strong willingness to invest
- We are a data-driven business with a proprietary guest database unmatched by any other company in the industry – a great foundation for building out advanced analytics
- Direct exposure to leaders of the business – a unique opportunity to team with our business leadership to reimagine analytics
- All the free skiing / riding you and your dependents can handle – free Epic passes, discounted lodging and retail
Job Requirements:
- 8+ years o
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