Price Management Specialist

Vail Resorts; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/mountain perks and discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts is seeking a Pricing & Planning Specialist in Broomfield, CO. You will enter current selling prices, manage price events, and coordinate with Merchants, Marketing, Data, and Operations to support pricing strategies.

The role requires strong Excel skills, SQL/DB2 familiarity, and the ability to work with pricing management systems. This is a winter seasonal full-time position with on-site/hybrid requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience in operations or buying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel operations.
• Advanced Excel including pivot tables, formulas, and data manipulation.
• Light programming knowledge: VB Macros and MS Access.
• Proficient in SQL and DB2 – preferred.
• Understanding of retail financial measures.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume cadence price changes and support promotional setups.
• Lead monthly pricing cycle; prepare pricing files and implement changes in pricing systems.
• Troubleshoot price discrepancies with IT, Operations, and Merchants to identify root causes.
• Run reports using Excel, Power Query, Showcase Query, and Silvon to aid pricing decisions.
• Maintain communications with Operations to ensure accurate pricing and timely execution.
• Communicate price adjustments and pricing directions to stores.

Skills

Retail experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Advanced Excel

VB Macros

SQL knowledge

DB2 familiarity

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MMS

Silvon

Showcase Query

Power Query

SQL

DB2

Job description

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!

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Merchandise Planning & Pricing and working alongside the Planning & Pricing Processor, this position is responsible for entry of all current selling prices for merchandise across the Vail Resorts Retail chain of locations including everyday pricing, sales, and promotional events. This position is also responsible for facilitating the resolution of problem pricing and events with our merchant and operations teams in a timely manner. The Pricing & Planning Specialist will comfortably use Excel, MMS, Silvon, Showcase Query and existing documentation to create and maintain current pricing, price adjustments, sale pricing, promotional events and ad hoc pricing analysis.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $25.16/hr - $28.30/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Work individually to perform a high volume of cadenced price changes and support the programmatic setup of all promotional offers.
• Lead the monthly pricing cycle, including preparing pricing files, coordinating submission collection from stakeholders, and implementing approved price changes within pricing management systems.
• Work alongside the Planning & Pricing Processor to troubleshoot price discrepancies with IT, Operations, and Merchant teams to identify root cause and solutions.
• Utilize Excel (Macros and Power Query), Showcase Query, and Silvon to run reports that aid buying team in markdown strategy and inventory exit decisions.
• Monitor and maintain various forms of communications with the operations team in order to ensure accurate pricing and timely execution.
• Produce communications to operations teams on all price adjustments and direction on any sign or hard mark pricing needed in stores.
• Review and test promotion and price events for accuracy.
• Establish relationships and work with Merchants, Marketing, Data, and Operations Team.
• Partner with the Operations Support team and lead trainings with Store Managers on monthly pricing cadence.
• Additional Price Management projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Retail experience in operations or buying
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Advanced skills in Excel required - including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data manipulation.
• Light: Programming knowledge including VB Macros and MS Access
• Proficient in SQL and DB2 database tools – preferred
• Understanding of retail financial measures
• Attention to detail with sound analytical skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $25.16/hr - $28.30/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.