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Pricing Manager roles sit at the intersection of data analysis, economics, and business strategy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with quantitative degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real runway to prove value.
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INTRODUCTION
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).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategic Pricing Analyst owns and manages the existing tactical pricing infrastructure for Lift, Season Pass (Epic Pass), and ancillary service (e.g. Ski School) products! This role will support cross-functional initiatives including: managing live pricing decks, pricing inputs, pricing changes, and website pricing uploads, pricing research, revenue forecasting/modeling, reporting, competitive intelligence, go-to market plans, price testing, and the analysis and implementation of new strategic programs and products. The Strategic Pricing Analyst should have a proven track record as a high potential candidate by demonstrating: drive, ambition, business acumen, and emotional intelligence!
This role sits on the Strategic Pricing team, which has ownership of analysis, insights, and strategy for key pricing decisions including lift ticket and season pass products. In this role, you will be required to analyze and manage large data sets and provide insights with actionable and concise recommendations. You will also be expected to demonstrate learning agility and the drive to take on new topics or projects. The Pricing team is part of the larger Enterprise Analytics organization, which has a mission to use Vail Resorts’ proprietary guest data to generate measurable insights that unlock value for the business. The Enterprise Analytics organization advises insight-driven strategic decision-making across the entire enterprise.
Job Responsibilities:
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[Strategy Development] Own, manage and drive pricing strategies that support key business objectives across Paid Lift, Season Pass, Ski and Ride School, Ancillary and more. This includes designing and implementing pricing tests to assess revenue opportunities, track performance, and recommend long-term actions based on results. Develop pricing strategies that can be utilized across the business, ensuring an Enterprise minded approach. Partner with stakeholders in Finance, Marketing, and Resorts to produce revenue forecasts. This also includes executing those strategies by developing and maintaining tactical pricing files that drive our point-of-sale systems.
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[Analysis & Reporting] Manage the creation, development, and distribution of standardized reporting related to pricing, including price/mix analysis, benchmarking, portfolio analysis, profitability, macroeconomic trends and competitive intelligence.
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[Presentation] Communicate conclusions, implications, and recommendations of analyses in a clear, concise fashion; advise and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive more effective marketing strategies and decisions.
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[Prioritization] Prioritize projects to balance the support of broad initiatives, recurrent reporting and proactive analysis with the direct requests of the marketing team. Evaluate the potential impact of analysis and effectively manage timeline communication and expectations.
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[Tool & Technique Optimization] Continuously develop professionally and operationally, refining research methodologies, tools, and processes to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and relevance of insights delivered.
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[Cross-Functional Collaboration] Work closely with various teams to align research outcomes with strategic initiatives.
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[Upward & Peer Management] Proactively update manager regarding own work, be willing to receive and provide team feedback, and demonstrate ability to review and enhance the work of others.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $67,688.00 - $96,697.00
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
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 moving forward – 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.
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: ENTERPRISE ANALYTICS
The Enterprise Analytics (EA) team’s purpose is to empower data-driven decision making and strategic innovation for the Vail Resorts Enterprise. We have a shared passion for problem-solving, innovation, tackling complex enterprise challenges, and positively impacting business results. We approach problem-solving from perspectives that are data-driven as well as grounded in business intuition.
The EA team fosters an environment that’s inclusive and diverse, supporting all team members to be themselves. We value everyone’s ideas and perspectives and believe that our team’s diversity is critical to our ability to deliver exceptional work products and experiences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, Analytics, or a related field.
- Very strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated success in analytical or financial roles.
- Some experience wrangling, querying, curating, and deriving insights from large datasets.
- Strength in using Excel as a data analysis tool, and leveraging Microsoft 365 tools in general.
- Advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Attention to detail and extreme accuracy working with large datasets, experience developing tools for streamlined analysis, and crafting output that succinctly summarize sophisticated concepts.
- Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication, adjusting message to audience.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate across multiple functions within an organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years previous experience in analytics, consulting, finance, revenue management, or other similar field.
- Knowledge of ski industry-specific trends and an interest in staying updated on ski market trends, competitive landscape, etc.
- Familiarity with other data processing programs, notably Alteryx, is a plus.
- Experience with analytic tools/software such as SQL, Snowflake, or other similar programs is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization and dashboard development (Tableau or similar).
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $67,688.00 - $96,697.00. 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.
Requisition ID 516536
Reference Date: 08/07/2026
Job Code Function: Marketing Analytics
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Pricing Manager
Target companies with established STEM OPT infrastructure
Large consumer goods, tech, and retail companies regularly sponsor Pricing Managers and already have HR processes for OPT and H-1B visa. Smaller firms may be open but unprepared. Focus your search on employers with documented sponsorship history.
Frame your quantitative background as a direct business asset
Pricing roles require statistical modeling, demand forecasting, and competitive analysis. Emphasizing your economics, mathematics, or data science degree signals specialty occupation eligibility, which directly matters when employers evaluate whether sponsorship is worth pursuing.
Apply during your OPT window, not after
Employers are far more likely to sponsor someone already contributing to the team. Starting your job search early gives you time to secure a role, demonstrate impact, and initiate H-1B sponsorship conversations before your OPT authorization expires.
Understand the STEM extension timeline before you need it
If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field, you can extend OPT from 12 to 36 months. File the extension at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Missing this window creates an authorization gap that most employers cannot accommodate.
Bring pricing project results to every interview
Concrete outcomes, such as a percentage improvement in margin or a revenue uplift from a pricing model you built, demonstrate specialty-level expertise. This gives hiring managers the business case they need to justify sponsorship to their finance and legal teams.
Address sponsorship directly but strategically in the hiring process
Raise your OPT status after a verbal offer, not in an initial screening call. By then the employer has already decided you are the right candidate, which shifts the sponsorship conversation from a risk discussion to a logistics one.
Pricing Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pricing Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Pricing Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as economics, statistics, mathematics, or business analytics. The role's reliance on quantitative modeling and data-driven decision-making supports the specialty occupation standard. Most major employers in retail, technology, and manufacturing have successfully sponsored Pricing Managers for H-1B visas.
Can I work as a Pricing Manager on OPT with a non-business degree?
Yes, provided your degree has a direct relationship to the role. Economics, mathematics, statistics, industrial engineering, and data science degrees all have a clear connection to pricing work. What matters is that your coursework substantively relates to the analytical and strategic functions of the job. A weak degree-to-role connection can complicate both OPT authorization and future H-1B sponsorship arguments.
How do I find Pricing Manager jobs that offer OPT and H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not support your visa status. Pricing roles appear across industries including e-commerce, SaaS, financial services, and consumer goods, all of which tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than smaller or early-stage companies.
Does a Pricing Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as economics, applied mathematics, statistics, or data analytics, you are eligible for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. The extension is tied to your CIP code at graduation. Confirm your degree's STEM eligibility with your Designated School Official before assuming you qualify.
What industries hire Pricing Managers and are most likely to sponsor F-1 OPT students?
Technology, e-commerce, retail, financial services, and manufacturing are the most active hiring industries for Pricing Managers and also have the strongest OPT and H-1B sponsorship records. Companies that have complex pricing systems, large data teams, or global operations are especially likely to have established immigration support processes. These employers understand that sponsoring specialized analytical talent is a standard cost of doing business.