Revenue Analyst | MAA Corporate

The Revenue Analyst oversees the revenue optimization of a multi-million dollar portfolio of properties for MAA.  Applies advanced analytics to market data to develop competitive pricing.  Partners with and influences operations management to adopt pricing strategies. 

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.  Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual
• Communicating openly and with integrity
• Embracing opportunities
• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and interprets metrics and reports from the LRO ® revenue management system.  Proactively monitors and reviews key revenue metrics with operations to optimize revenue management system.
• Conducts financial analyses of pricing and amenities of industry peers to inform renewal rate recommendations and competitive positioning within markets. 
• Develops pricing recommendations and communicates to on-site and regional property management to influence and improve revenue performance.  Partners with operations to set and execute renewal rates for managed portfolio of properties to optimize revenue.  Facilitates scheduled reviews of revenue performance drivers to identify potential adjustments to pricing strategy.   
• Supports operational decision making and revenue maximization by developing and/or enhancing revenue management reports, processes, and analytics. 
• Develops and manages cross-functional relationships at all organizational levels to learn and maintain knowledge of the business with which to understand and optimize processes.  Travels occasionally (5-10%) for on-site meetings and events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related field required
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in pricing, financial planning and analysis, and/or asset management required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Revenue management experience within multi-family, hotel, airline or related industry strongly preferred. 
• Technical knowledge and experience with SQL, VBA, Tableau, Essbase, Yardi, LRO and/or Yieldstar preferred. 
• Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of revenue asset management principles and practices
• Business and financial acumen
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and attention to detail
• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing, including delivery of presentations
• Relationship management skills with which to develop, operate, support and influence others within a team-oriented environment
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Initiative and flexibility to continuously improve quality and processes and manage change
• Knowledge and skills to manage projects, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion with sensitive data

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.