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Job Title: Associate Analyst – Pricing / Revenue ManagementCompany OverviewUnited Airlines and United Express operate more than 4,500 flights a day to 339 airports across five continents. In 2015, United and United Express operated more than 1.5 million flights carrying more than 140 million customers. United is proud to have the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates more than 720 mainline aircraft, and this year, the airline anticipates taking delivery of 21 new Boeing aircraft, including 737 NGs, 787s and 777s. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 192 countries via 28 member airlines. For more information, visit , follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook.Pricing and Revenue Management OverviewAt United, the Pricing and Revenue Management department optimizes revenue for the company’s industry-leading network. Pricing defines price points based on industry dynamics and customers’ willingness to pay, as well as assigns rules to the fares. Revenue Management forecasts demand for each fare product and overbooks the sale of seats to account for cancellations. Both Pricing and Revenue Management are essential to United’s efforts to maximize revenue on its network. Job DescriptionAssociate Analysts are placed into either Pricing or Revenue Management depending on the organization’s needs, and are provided with training focused on industry dynamics, airline economics and Pricing / Revenue Management technical skills. A mentor is also assigned to each individual for personalized assistance and development.Revenue Management Analysts are responsible for a geographic entity of markets and make decisions to improve fare mix, forecast demand, and set overbooking levels. Pricing Analysts set fare levels, monitor distribution, and analyze the competitive landscape for their geographic entity. In both Pricing and Revenue Management, Associate Analysts are the company’s resident experts who determine forward trends in bookings and revenue and frequently communicate these trends to leadership inside and outside the department. In addition, they assess market conditions and customer segments and regularly work together with other departments within the company like Network Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to coordinate company strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Analyze trends in ticket bookings, revenue and market dynamics Assess demand patterns and competitive landscape, segment customers based on market conditionsDevelop fare structure / demand forecast to optimize revenuePlan seasonal strategy for upcoming holidays and peak travel periodsCommunicate department strategy, working together with other stakeholders in the companyCritical Skills and Experience Track record of outstanding analytical and problem solving skillsProven ability to prioritize a range of responsibilitiesStrong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with othersAbility to apply quantitative skills and business acumen to airline industryRelevant work experience and airline industry exposure is a plus, however not requiredCurrent undergraduate student, demonstrating strong academic performance; senior standing requiredPosition is based in Chicago, IL Target start dates are December 2016 / January 2017 and summer 2017Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume through your school’s career system and apply directly on United’s career site: ; posting can be found in the ‘Opportunities for students’ section and the job ID is WHQ00009372-JC (May/Jun 2017 grads) and WHQ00009523-JC (Dec 2016 grads). Deadline to apply is 10/31/16.Direct link to posting: Dec 2016 grads OR May/Jun 2017 grads ................
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