Manager, Pricing & Tariffs

 

Affinion Group (formerly Trilegiant) is the premier provider of membership-based services.  We partner with major companies worldwide to market a variety of products and services including consumer protection, merchandise purchase and credit card protection, travel, shopping, home improvement and auto purchasing services to name a few. Through our membership club and loyalty product businesses, we touch the lives of more than 100 million people across America. We offer our members consumer protection, exceptional values and savings with the added convenience of shopping at home or online.

 

Our business began in 1973 and has grown to serve more than 25 million members across America. Our 3,000 employees deliver high-value programs and services to our members. These programs, combined with superlative service and turnkey operations, help enhance brand loyalty and revenue for our affinity marketing partners.  Visit us at http://www.affiniongroup.com.

 

We are currently seeking a Manager, Pricing & Tariffs to work in our Trumbull, CT office in our Travel Operations Group.

 

Position Summary:

 

Working in our Travel Operations Team, you will manage a staff of approximately 2 airline Tariff Analysts and assume a supervisory role centered on maintaining an active fare filing process. Develop pricing and revenue strategies to support the travel product.  Understand the complete tariffs process and implement process improvements. Manage individual workloads, assign key projects as requested and develop relationships with key internal departments to evenly manage the flow of information.  The manager needs to stay aware of industry changes and enhancements between travel suppliers, the travel agency, GDS distribution systems and the IT industry to ensure that our process remains efficient. They must promptly develop and maintain a strong understanding and control of our book of business and foster an environment where individual analysts take ownership of their assigned suppliers/entities and the entire department can speak knowledgeably, accurately and in a timely manner to both internal and external customers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Maximize strategic preferred supplier relationships with a focus on positively affecting the long term viability of the consumer value proposition and production of incremental revenues for both the corporation and the suppliers.Have a superior understanding of the air side of the supplier relationships, contracts, terms and conditions of sale, marketing and sales promotion and point-of-sale implementation.Serve as the liaison to the air carrier pricing groups who input and monitor contracted air fare and commission deals for the company.Review collateral pricing process and recommend enhancements/modifications for publications

 Manage day-to-day relationships with preferred suppliers with respect to current air content and contractual agreements.  Administer all supplier strategic and tactical business plans.

 Maximize revenue.  Develop and manage an annual pricing strategy for both domestic and international travel partners.  Maintain a continuous improvement process to ensure that we have competitive travel prices for the travel membership product while maximizing revenue opportunities

 Create a work environment that focuses on excellence, accountability, and professional development and incorporates corporate values (Communication, Innovation, Teamwork, Leadership, Consumer-focused, and Integrity) into all processes. Be a proactive member of a high performing Travel Operations Team.Be responsive to our constantly changing environment and encourage direct reports to do the same.Build a strong relationship with and help develop the skills of direct reports.Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external business associates.

 

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

 BA/BS required; MBA is preferredFour plus years experience with air tariffs/ATPCO from either the agency or supplier sidePrevious experience with MS Access, MS Excel, and Apollo a plusChange oriented and capable of evaluating possible business process improvements and recommending options to leadership teamMust network well with internal work groups in other geographic locations for key support and fulfillment functionsSelf-motivated personality with an interest in leading a cohesive teamPrior supervisory experience preferredCapable of working in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

 

 

Interested candidates should send their email along with salary history/requirements to: Jobs@affiniongroup.com  

 **Cover letter must include salary requirements**  Local candidates preferred.

 

Affinion Group offers an excellent base salary and annual incentive eligibility (bonus). In addition, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with matching funds; paid-time off; tuition reimbursement, company sponsored employee activities and much more! We are conveniently located off x-16 on I-95 on Route 1/Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Shuttle service is also offered from the South Norwalk train station.

 

 

Please visit our website for more information @ www.affiniongroup.com and click on "Trilegiant"