Grand Circle Corporation

Title: Decision Support Manager

Grand Circle Corporation has more than fifty years of leadership in international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans 50+. Over 1.5 million Americans have joined us on incredible journeys, visiting exotic countries that we never dreamed of exploring a decade ago. Our travelers visit destinations such the Great Wall of China, Africa, the Red Sea, and the shores of Normandy.

Grand Circle has offices around the world and is widely recognized for our innovative philanthropic efforts worldwide. We help change people's lives! Visit our websites at www.oattravel.com and www.gct.com.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a full time Decision Support Manager to join our Revenue Management Team. Reporting to the Director of Revenue, you will develop and implement strategic plans for our travel products. You will manage profitability through careful analysis of booking and cancellation patterns, effectiveness of restrictions and other selling strategies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic inventory management actions for travel product lines. Responsible for managing profitability through careful analysis of booking and cancellation patterns, effectiveness of restrictions and other selling strategies and future turndowns.
• Use mathematical optimization techniques and statistical analysis to identify revenue opportunities and risks and make recommendations.
• Work closely with pricing to develop coordinated revenue management strategies and tactics.
• Support enhancements and future development of revenue management system and processes.
• Work closely with IT to maintain and enhance yield management decision support system.
• Identify revenue opportunities and risks and make recommendations on future travel package offerings.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics
• One to two years experience in mathematics, statistics, or revenue management, preferably in a travel organization
• Excellent IT Skills; Oracle, SQL server, PL/SQL, Familiarity with Hyperion (Brio, Essbase) a plus
• Ability to understand and communicate the importance of maximizing revenue and revenue generating activities;
• Thorough understanding of industry revenue issues
• Flexibility and sense of urgency, ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment
• Highly detailed orientated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our Generous Benefit Package Includes:

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Wide Profit Incentive Plan
• T pass subsidy
• Paid Sabbaticals at 5yrs & 10yrs
• Significant Travel discounts and training trips
• On-site fitness center
• Casual Dress code every day!

How to Apply: If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a changing, developing environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and appreciated, consider Grand Circle Corporation. We offer outstanding benefits and career growth. Interested candidates may e-mail their resumes to Ginny Burgess, Manager, and Staffing & Associate Relations at staffing@gct.com.