Senior Analyst: Business Development

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
  
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Business Development plays a key role in advancing Whistler Blackcomb’s business development priorities through partnership management, business analysis, and cross-functional project delivery. This role is primarily focused on identifying, developing, activating, and renewing partnerships and business initiatives that drive revenue growth, guest visits, and differentiated resort experiences.

Working closely with the Sr. Manager, Planning & Business Development, this role helps evaluate new opportunities, build business cases, support partner relationships, and coordinate initiatives from concept through execution. The role also contributes to seasonal planning and operational projects where needed, particularly in support of Summer, Bike Park, and Event priorities.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $67,568.00 - $96,526.00 +annual bonus  
• Employment Type:  Year Round   
• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available 
• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age   
• Housing Availability:  No   

Job Responsibilities:

Summer, Bike Park, Special Events and Activations

• Whistler Mountain Bike Park & Event Partnerships
  • Contract negotiation and execution
  • Ensuring that contract deliverables are met; coordinating with Ops, Marketing, Brand and Strategic Partnerships & third party contractors
  • Strategize, develop and manage, in concert with the partners, fresh and innovative activations and programs in tune with Vail Resorts’ resort initiatives providing incremental value for both parties.
  • Planning and executing internal and external partner activations & media film shoots
  • Hosting partners, including on mountain tours, partner relations
  • Coordinating product orders, distribution and warranty
  • Supporting VRR with partner orders connected to WMBP agreements
  • Supporting uniform orders & product distribution
  • Seeking out new partner opportunities
  • Writing and submitting grant and event applications
• Supporting third party events, and partner event activations
• Supporting all divisions to deliver what is best for all guests and employees
• Summer ops development & management support
  • Bike & hike trail network
  • Interpretive & wayfinding signage
  • Supporting coordination of projects with key operational stakeholders; Patrol, Bike School, Trail Crew, Ops & other departments

Business Development Initiatives and Projects:

• Investigating and assessing the economic and market conditions surrounding Whistler Blackcomb’s businesses including industry trends, competitive analyses and the gathering and interpreting of research from various sources.
• The analysis of various new and existing Whistler Blackcomb products, services and experiences.
• Developing proposals and plans to be presented to gain approval for Business Development projects.
• Assessing economic impact of potential projects.
• Considering project impact on existing Whistler Blackcomb operations.
• The coordination of the execution of approved projects and initiatives.
• Ensuring clear, effective communication and collaboration with all Vail Resorts internal and external cross-functional partners
• Measuring and monitoring the ongoing success of each Business Development project
• Developing annual business development, Summer business plans

Administrative Coordination

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a related field; relevant experience in leadership, strategic partnerships, event activations or business development preferred.
• Strong acumen and presence, with the ability to communicate clearly, influence effectively, and build credibility with leaders, stakeholders, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage up, across, and through others to align stakeholders and move complex initiatives forward.
• Demonstrate our core values: Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Be Inclusive and Have Fun
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Passion for skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking
• Deep technical understanding of mountain bike brands, components and the bicycle industry
• Proven leadership skills, planning ability and vision
• Proven financial understanding, record keeping and proven past positive financial results
• Creative problem solver, self-motivated/self-directed
• Ability to manage and report on budgets and to create pro-forma business projections
• Ability to manage a wide-range of complex projects
• A team player with a proven ability to build successful teams
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience in contract management
• BC Driver’s License - Class 5
• Guiding/Coaching experience and certification in skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking is an asset (not required)

The expected pay range is $67,568.00 - $96,526.00 +annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 518210
Reference Date: 10/09/2026 
Job Code Function: Mountain Planning