We are seeking a Manager - Pricing to join our pricing team. As a Manager - Pricing, you are an individual contributor, responsible for optimizing profitability through pricing strategy and effective tactical deployment. You will develop and execute pricing strategies that drive incremental sales and billing margin. Additionally, you will implement operational scorecards and measure project initiatives to deliver business results. You will function as pricing expert and advocate for leaders helping to develop and implement strategies in pricing system.

Responsibilities:

Formulates pricing strategy, conducts detailed sell side analysis, and drives implementation of pricing decisions.
Manages team of pricing analysts responsible for pricing execution and administration including coaching, mentoring and providing performance feedback.
Drives facilitation of timely pricing reviews with sales leadership highlighting results, requests, and future implications.
Quantifies and articulates associated pricing risk; plans and implements actions for risk mitigation.
Manages price and profitability decisions for new business opportunities and existing accounts.
Develops, coordinates, controls, and communicates pricing strategy and plans between sales, purchasing, operations, and Inventory teams.
Evaluates pricing activities to achieve financial objectives including customer contractual agreements, segmentation, buying behavior and pricing exceptions.
Provides change management leadership in execution of pricing processes and initiatives.
Drives continuous improvements to generate efficiencies in process and reporting of pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related required.
3 years required, 5 years preferred of pricing or finance experience
2 years of wholesale or retail distribution experience is preferred
1 year required, 3 years preferred of leadership and coaching experience is preferred
2 years of developing, executing on, supporting and managing pricing decisions, including forecasting, segmentation analysis, competitive benchmarking, and statistical price sensitivity modeling is preferred
2 years of electrical distribution or distribution Industry pricing is preferred.
Fundamental understanding of pricing structures and techniques.
Strong background in pricing structures and techniques
Effective in working in a fast-paced environment; setting priorities, managing diverse job responsibilities, displaying developed organizational skills, and working within deadlines.
Ability to generate accurate and timely analyses using advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access or SQL.
Ability to develop strong and logical business recommendations with limited data
Creative problem-solving and analysis skills to execute ad-hoc requests, combined with impeccable business judgment
Electrical product knowledge is preferred.

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.