What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Analyst position at Margaritaville at Sea?
Company Overview
At Margaritaville at Sea our core purpose is to create and deliver fun and escapism. This drives all we do and is the heart of our decision making. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to providing an incredible guest experience every day of each cruise and in every way. You’ll also have opportunities to advance your career as we continue to grow. Your career path with us starts here!
Role
The Revenue Analyst supports the performance of ticket and onboard revenue at Margaritaville at Sea, contributing to both day-to-day optimization and long-term growth initiatives. As part of the Revenue team, this role delivers timely, accurate, and actionable analysis on ticket yield, pricing trends, and onboard revenue streams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into meaningful recommendations. Success in this role requires a proven track record of working with large datasets and influencing business decisions through data-driven insights.
Responsibilities
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Revenue Performance Analysis: Analyze ticket revenue performance, including pricing trends, booking pace, demand patterns, and yield, to identify risks and opportunities that support revenue optimization.
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Onboard Revenue Insights: Evaluate onboard revenue streams, including ancillary products and guest spending behavior, to uncover opportunities to increase per-guest revenue and improve overall profitability.
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Reporting & Dashboard Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to track performance and provide visibility into key business metrics.
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Pricing & Strategy Support: Support pricing, inventory, and revenue optimization strategies through data analysis, scenario modeling, and performance evaluation.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Revenue Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to align insights with broader commercial strategies and ensure data-driven decision-making.
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KPI Monitoring & Communication: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends and variances, and communicate actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
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Forecasting & Planning Support: Assist in forecasting revenue, demand, and capacity utilization to support both near-term operations and long-term planning, including expansion initiatives.
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Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct in-depth, ad hoc analyses to support promotional campaigns, business initiatives, and strategic opportunities.
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Data Integrity & Quality Assurance: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across systems, reports, and analytical outputs used for decision-making.
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Data Storytelling & Insights Delivery: Translate complex data into clear, concise insights and presentations that guide business decisions and influence senior leadership.
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Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support evolving business needs and organizational priorities.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field is required.
Experience:
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2–4 years of experience in revenue management, financial analysis, business analytics, or a related analytical role. Experience within hospitality, travel, cruise, or consumer services industries is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Strong understanding of revenue management principles, pricing strategy, forecasting, and performance analytics
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas
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Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
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Proficiency in BigQuery SQL or other data querying tools is preferred.
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Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences
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High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
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Solid business acumen and understanding of how analytics supports commercial strategy
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Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Travel: This role requires periodic travel, including time onboard company cruise ship vessels, to support and gain operational insight.
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
This position is classified as “in-person.” Which means the physical office is in Orlando.
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Margaritaville at Sea, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. We provide comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
Health Benefits:
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Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
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Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
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Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits:
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401(k) plan that includes a company match
Paid Time Off
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Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 10 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
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Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the below the Director level start with 15 days/year; Director and above level have Discretionary Time Off, which for Directors is generally 15 days and for VPs and above 21 days. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work.
Other Benefits
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Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a fast growing company that offers opportunities for advancement.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting an ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Margaritaville at Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of sex, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, religion, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.