Pricing & Business Analyst - 100% (m/f/d)

Where passion meets opportunity

The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecast proposals
• Monitor partner and market performance, identify trends and constraints, and recommend promotional actions
• Initiate and negotiate Early Booking offers and tactical pricing initiatives in alignment with corporate strategic pricing
• Manage pricing setup and approval processes via JIRA, ensuring accuracy across internal and external booking systems
• Analyze booking behavior, demand trends, and performance data to propose effective price measures and maximize revenue
• Recommend optimal pricing and product positioning across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C channels based on sales performance, market segmentation, and customer needs
• Monitor "Fly & Cruise" product performance and propose pricing adjustments and allotment optimization
• Support the Groups department by contributing to ad-hoc group offers and maintaining accurate pricing within the internal group tool
• Perform regular competitor benchmarking on pricing and product positioning to maintain MSC’s market competitiveness

Requirements

• Experience in pricing, business analysis, revenue management, or commercial strategy — ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality sectors and/or University degree in business administration, economics, tourism, or a related field
• Business fluent in English (oral and written)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated strong sense of ownership, reliability, and resilience, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities, combined with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Outstanding communication skills, with proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to develop deep product knowledge and establish credibility through trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Negotiation and planning skills, capable of influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple levels.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of German, Italian, or French
• Familiarity with internal pricing tools or business intelligence platforms
• Previous exposure to B2B/B2C distribution models in travel or transportation
• Awareness/Passion of how AI and automation can be applied to pricing or business analysis
• Familiarity with Python or R for basic data modeling or automation of pricing workflows

What We Offer

•    25 vacation days per year
•    Personal development & training
•    Central office location in the heart of Zurich
•    Laptop and modern workplace
•    Attractive cruise discounts for employees, friends & family
•    Employee benefits through a wide range of travel and lifestyle partners 
•    Team-building events and company gatherings

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.