Air Pricing & Contracting Intern

Collette is seeking an Air Pricing & Contracting Intern. This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in Pawtucket, RI for 32 hours per week.

The Collette Intern Program is our best in class opportunity for college-level students who are looking to explore career paths and learn more about the travel industry, international business, corporate citizenship and Collette’s culture through a cohesive and centralized program experience. Join a class of over 20 interns doing meaningful work in a values driven company. Here are some ways in which you can expect Collette to give back to you: 

• Purpose - as a Collette intern you will experience a meaningful summer program with your working team, supporting real, hands-on business projects. 
• Variety - Interns will participate in a comprehensive, cohesive and structured blend of business-specific experiences and a shared learning curriculum through our Summer Series programming and events. 
• Networking - with over 20 other interns you get the chance to network and learn from one another, as well as your specific business team members, leaders, and mentors.
• Results - where applicable, Collette Interns will have the opportunity to be considered for full time positions with us after graduation. 

Job Summary:

The Air Pricing & Contracting Intern will be required to conduct analysis supporting the successful pricing and contracting of the air product.  Critical analysis required of pricing models, contracts, forecasting plans and the competitive environment.  Key areas of focus are on the implementation, maintenance, and ROI Analysis of key elements & strategies of the global airline contracting plan.

 Primary Functions:

• Applies findings from analysis to make pricing and contracting related decisions for the organization
• Analyzes contracts, pricing models, forecasting plans and the competitive environment to aid in the administration and operational execution of the air product
• Conducts comparison analysis of each carrier per market segment to facilitate air contracting strategy 
• Supports Manager of Air Pricing & Contracting in the research and evaluation of potential airline partnership agreements as well as determining the ROI on existing agreements
• Thoughtfully and professionally works with the Air Operations Team and internal stakeholders to relate, explain, and increase levels of comprehension concerning air contracts 
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets, pivot tables and data analytics that are utilized to aid in decision making on pricing

• Audits fuel and tax environment for O&D pairs, determines financial impact and implements appropriate action plan
• Competitive Analysis and special projects – active role as defined and needed by Manager of Air Pricing & Contracting

 Knowledge and Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, 
• Utilizes independent judgement and decision making 
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel
• Self-starter 
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter and self-motivated
• Willingness to benefit from coaching and guidance
• Desire to continually learn and improve their analytical and technical skills

Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr