Airlines - Corporate Operations

Description:

Air Canada has an ideal opportunity for a dynamic individual who wants to make a difference and who is seeking a career in the world of Revenue Management.

Monitor, analyze and respond to competitive fare initiatives in all channels including websites and ensure these actions are reflected into the PROS O&DIII PROS O&D system as required.
Develop and implement pricing initiatives in response to various demand indicators in cooperation with the Demand Manager and in line with the corporate objectives.
Implement changes to pricing structure, monitor results on demand and adjust accordingly. Maintain integrity and efficiency of the fare structure.
Understand and analyze market dynamics, price elasticity and demand channels
Keep appraised of the competitive strategies implemented by the demand analyst
Demonstrate leadership and initiative by discussing potential pricing actions to the Demand Manager to optimise revenues. Analyze reports and identify trends to support these recommendations.
Communicate, as required, with the Demand Manager and the Flight Manager all pricing information, specifically net fares, override commissions and special group details so that they can make their day-to-day revenue management decisions
Incorporate market and policy changes to fare structure through fare influences.
Ensure accuracy, quality and timeliness of the pricing and revenue accounting data entered into the PROS OD Fare Valuation module (PCFV) as well as the Decision Fares that are its output.
Manage the Origin-Destination fare values in PCFV by reviewing fare alerts and making adjustments as needed to ensure the input fares to the Revenue Management system reflect selling fares in the market.
Understand the Special Prorate Agreement in particular as they are an input into PCFV.
Interface (and coordinate if permitted) with other airlines including Star Alliance members, JV and other code share partners.
Liaise with Sales to collect market intelligence regarding fares and competitive pricing initiatives, communicate this to the Demand Manager then translate this feedback (as required) into base fare influences so the input to the PROS O&DIII reflects market conditions and dynamics.
Support Marketing/Sales Communications by providing content to support marketing initiatives.

Requirements:

Qualifications


University degree required. Studies in engineering, mathematics, economics, accounting, business or statistics would be an asset
Solid business/commercial orientation and experience as well as an understanding of the airline industry competitive
Proven experience working in a multi-carrier, joint-venture environment
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to generate reports and successfully translate and communicate the data to achieve corporate goals
Ability to work on multiple tasks and to prioritize heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Must be a team player, self-starter and able to work under general direction
Proven leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills
Proficiency with Excel and Word applications. Knowledge of access is an asset
Previous experience with AirPrice and Infare
Proficiency with AirPrice Calculates
Previous experience with the Web International Pricing Instruction Tool System (Wipit)
Airline reservations systems background, pricing and tariff / rates knowledge are assets
Experience and knowledge in Origin-Destination Revenue Management an asset

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

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