Rail Revenue Optimization Analyst

Xc Trains Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free rail travel

Discounted travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

CrossCountry Trains is seeking a Revenue Management Analyst to drive commercial revenue and enhance the passenger experience. Hybrid role based mainly at the Birmingham office (3 days) with 2 days from home, focusing on price and seat availability for key routes.

You will analyse large datasets, identify opportunities, and present insights to the commercial team. Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL and Python, strong communication, and a proactive, data-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of revenue management concepts and systems.
• Experience presenting numerical information to a wide audience.
• Excellent analytical skills with large datasets and KPIs.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Tableau.
• Knowledge of SQL; Python for data processing.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage price and seat availability for key routes to maximise revenue and minimise overcrowding.
• Extract and interpret data to identify opportunities and improvement areas for the route.
• Use revenue management systems to manage policies for loadings, reservations, revenue and competition.
• Review crowding feedback and implement actions.
• Produce weekly and periodic reporting for internal/external stakeholders.
• Act as a commercial partner for the region with revenue improvement insights.

Skills

Revenue management

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Communication

KPI tracking

Education

Undergraduate degree (business/statistics/operations)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

CrossCountry Trains is seeking a Revenue Management Analyst to drive commercial revenue and enhance the passenger experience. Hybrid role based mainly at the Birmingham office (3 days) with 2 days from home, focusing on price and seat availability for key routes.

You will analyse large datasets, identify opportunities, and present insights to the commercial team. Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL and Python, strong communication, and a proactive, data-driven mindset are essential.