Portfolio Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of global portfolio visibility and performance tracking, ensuring that every WeRoad itinerary is assessed for sales, conversion rates, fill rates, and margin performance across all markets and product categories (TO and WRX).

• Conduct portfolio analyses to determine which itineraries should be scaled, optimized, or discontinued, utilizing data-driven insights related to demand, profitability, reviews, and customer interest.

• Assess and review competitive offerings by leveraging AI-based benchmarking tools to compare itineraries, pricing, and product positioning against leading competitors and emerging entities.

• Examine market trends and traveler behavior to identify shifts in customer preferences, discover gaps in the existing portfolio, and pinpoint new product development prospects.

• Evaluate the depth and balance of the offering to ensure that WeRoad maintains an appropriate mix of destinations, durations, price points, and travel moods while minimizing stock-out risks and operational inefficiencies.

• Oversee offering planning and availability, confirming that all suppliers and internal teams validate services and departures in alignment with forecasted demand for the upcoming 18 to 24 months.

• Partner with the Revenue Manager and Supply Managers to synchronize portfolio management with demand forecasting and contracting strategies, ensuring alignment between commercial, supply, and market objectives.

• Serve as the primary voice for portfolio health during Monthly Business Reviews, offering insights into performance, competitor signals, and suggestions for new itinerary testing or deactivation.

• Explore AI applications to enhance our analytical capabilities and improve automation for more efficient and precise portfolio decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Proficient in AI-driven pricing, revenue management, offering strategies, and competitor benchmarking.

• A data-savvy professional with strong analytical skills who merges quantitative reasoning with strategic intuition, capable of interpreting data and transforming it into actionable insights.

• 1 to 2 years of experience in portfolio or product performance analysis, preferably in travel, e-commerce, or marketplace sectors where assortment management and pricing optimization are crucial.

• A solid grasp of supply-demand dynamics, customer segmentation, and the lifecycle performance of products or experiences.

• Proficient in tools and data analysis: skilled in Excel/Sheets, SQL, BI dashboards, and experienced with AI-based or automation tools for benchmarking and forecasting.

• Inquisitive about travel trends and consumer behavior, with a sincere interest in how destinations, formats, and itineraries evolve over time.

• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally, effectively partnering with Supply, Revenue Management, Product, and Commercial teams.

• A problem solver and storyteller, adept at converting analyses into clear narratives and actionable business decisions.

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus – An annual discretionary variable bonus, contingent on personal performance and company results.

• A complimentary WeRoad trip each year – Select your ideal destination with a €1,400/year travel discount or travel even more as a Travel Coordinator.

• A dynamic work environment – Become part of our lively co-working space and community.

• Learning opportunities – We prioritize your development through various training and learning programs.

• Flexible holiday policy – You have control over your own time. We also encourage everyone to take at least a half-day off on their birthday.

• Additional perks – Meal vouchers (€8/day – where applicable), a €1,000 bonus for your wedding or civil union, and a one-off bonus when you celebrate 5 years with us.

• Support for new parents – €3,600/year for 3 years following the birth or adoption of a child (or prorated if your child is under 3 when you join WeRoad).

• Enjoyment – Participate in team events, Travel Coordinator meet-ups, and create lasting memories.

• Hybrid working model – Flexible working arrangements, with support for working from your destination of choice for up to 1 month each year.