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Vail Resorts

Marketing Manager, Season Pass Acquisition

Vail Resorts, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020


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:

The Season Pass Marketing team is responsible for driving strategy and go-to-market execution for Vail Resorts' season pass portfolio, anchored by the industry-leading Epic Pass. The team also leads projects from ideation to fruition around innovation for the Pass business - recent examples of this include launching Epic Australia Day Pass, Epic FlexPay and Epic Mountain Rewards.

This position focuses on driving international growth, both by attracting international guests to visit our North American resorts as well as driving the Epic Australia Pass business. This individual will partner on key business cases to drive innovation on the Season Pass team, and collaborate with our channel, analytics and international stakeholders to build innovative marketing strategies. This role is intended for a curious and creative individual that excels at critical thinking, with high learning agility and a strong sense of ownership. Must thrive in a collaborative environment .

Job Responsibilities:

Work with international partners to drive growth of the Epic Australia Pass through innovative channel strategies and executional excellence

Develop go-to-market plans for key international markets to attract guests to our North American Resorts

Partner with channel teams on international marketing execution, and make key recommendations to leadership in order to improve or optimize strategy

Leverage dashboards (Tableau and Power BI) to draw clear, concise narratives on business performance in tandem with our Pass Analytics team

Partner with the strategic research team to execute guest insight surveys to inform strategic marketing plans

Collaborate with Epic Pass Brand Team to move the needle on what our brand stands for, and what we mean to our guests

Study the competitive landscape and market trends, identify and report out on insights to influence decision-making

Assess strategic opportunities for product/business innovation

Provide support across the broader Season Pass Team to drive results while gaining exposure to the full business

Job Requirements

Required:

Four-year college degree required

Three to five years of marketing experience

Proven track record of marketing execution, ownership of results, and strong orientation to detail

Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities & drive solutions

Strength in written and verbal communication, ability to tell compelling stories about full-cycle projects

Demonstrated learning agility. Ability to adopt new skills and responsibilities, drive in with curiosity and develop expertise

Able to own and drive multiple projects simultaneously with cross-functional partners

Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; a self-starter without the need for daily direction

Strong management of multiple stakeholders, own and collaborative inter-departmental

No outdoor or ski experience necessary

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience with international marketing

Strength in storytelling and presentation skills

Demonstrate ability to work with analytical partners

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $83,000 - $100,000 + annual bonus. 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.

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.

Requisition ID 505796

Reference Date: 10/28/2024

Job Code Function: Market Research

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