Pricing Strategy Lead
Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative pricing models using statistical, econometric, and AI techniques. Mentor and guide Pricing Consultants and team members in developing pricing scenarios, adopting analytics, and balancing new business opportunities with corporate profitability guidelines. Build and implement advanced analytics tools and processes to support pricing decisions, revenue optimization, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, Account Management, and Senior Management to identify opportunities for pricing innovation, position proposals, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform pricing strategies and support supplier rate negotiations. Develop and communicate profitability analyses, postmortems, and recommendations for new sales and re-negotiations to relevant stakeholders. Prepare for and participate in client profitability reviews, leveraging analytics insights to identify and recommend effective ways to increase profitability. Ensure data integrity and consistency in all pricing models, reporting, and underlying assumptions by working closely with finance and IT teams. Identify and drive improvement opportunities in policies, procedures, and data accuracy across the pricing function. Support client presentations and executive leadership communications, focusing on the impact of analytics and AI-driven pricing initiatives.
Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Data Science, or related field. Experience with predictive analytics and cloud-based AI platforms (CoPilot, Azure AI, AWS ML, Google AI). Proficiency in data visualization (e.g., Power BI), and advanced Excel. Proven ability to build pricing models and dynamic pricing systems. 5+ years of experience in pricing strategy, financial modeling, or analytics. Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to collaborate across teams and with senior management. Business acumen with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction. Experience in financial analysis and supplier negotiations. Corporate relocation or global services experience preferred.
Pricing Manager • Saint Louis, MO, US