Cargo Pricing Manager

Company: Alaska Airlines
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Company: Alaska Airlines The Team: Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you. Role Summary: The Cargo Pricing Manager is the sole subject matter expert for all pricing activities for Alaska Air Cargo. As an individual contributor, this role is responsible for the development and execution of long term pricing strategies to maximize revenue and ensure competitive positioning in a dynamic international air cargo marketplace. This role balances comprehensive proactive and reactive pricing strategies to adapt to market changes and drive pricing excellence. Key Duties:

• As the lead subject matter in Cargo Pricing, develop and implement comprehensive pricing strategies.
• Define long term strategy for Cargo Pricing.
• Exercise considerable latitude and initiative to solve competitive analysis and adjust pricing strategies based on market trends, competitive positioning, and future demand.
• Utilize advanced data analytics tools to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to yield, load factor, market share, and profit margin.
• Collaborate with revenue management, sales, alliances, postal affairs, and operations teams to align pricing strategies with overall business goals.
• Influence across the company at strategic planning meetings and contribute insights and recommendations on pricing trends, market outlook, and revenue opportunities.
• As the lead subject matter expert in cargo pricing, maintain knowledge of current industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes affecting air cargo and the broader supply chain to influence across company and several levels up to executive leadership. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills: Required
  • 7 years of years of experience in pricing, revenue management, capacity planning, or related experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree, with a focus in mathematics, economics, business administration, IT, or related discipline or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Demonstrated In-depth understanding of revenue management and pricing principles and revenue optimization strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, interpret and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated expertise with analytical mining and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical customers, colleagues and executives.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred
    • 5 years of airline industry experience.
    • Experience with revenue management systems and software.
    • Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
    • In-depth knowledge of the air cargo industry and its market dynamics. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:
      • Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
      • Create an inclusive culture where all employees feel safe, included and they belong. Salary Range: $117,500 - $176,300 / year Salary Details: Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range. Total Rewards: Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
        • Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
        • Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
        • Generous 401k match program
        • Quarterly and annual bonus plans
        • Generous holiday and paid time off For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Management Location: Seattle - Gold Coast Center (GCC) Regulatory Information: Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn. Featured Job: 0 A Y - T1 L

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