Competitive Pricing Manager jobs in New Orleans, LA

Job Summary

The Pricing Manager manages pricing analysis to ensure the pricing of goods and services stays competitive in the market. Leads market research and competitive intelligence gathering and makes recommendations regarding pricing policies.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

·         Develops competitive pricing databases to monitor changes in the marketplace and their impact on the organization

·         Responsible for conducting research and performing competitive pricing analysis

·         Manages pricing analysis to support promotions and new product releases

·         Responsible for rolling out price change initiatives and strategies

·         Develop strategic analysis and recommendations around win/loss analysis, bundling and discounting methodologies

·         Communicate and consult with Customers, Sales & Account Management, Product Marketing, and other functional areas

·         Monitors ongoing competitive environment to ensure practices do not adversely impact Ideal Market reputation or customer satisfaction

·         Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the organization

·         Assist with the development, publishing and communication of Pricing Policies & Procedures

·         Change/Adjust data in the store's system to meet vendor pricing requirements

·         Oversee the physical sticker price changes in all stores

·         Compile usable date for pricing structures for sales associates

·         Provide training, professional development, and consistent direction and policy to staff to achieve pricing and financial objectives

·         Coordinates with Marketing to ensure regular customer feedback is incorporated into pricing policies through surveys, focus groups and other means

·         Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

·         1 - 2 years of experience

·         Must possess math and computer skills

·         Must be eligible to work in the United States

·         Highly organized

·         Excellent negotiation skills

·         Excellent planning, execution and project-management skills

·         Multitasking ability

·         Excellent computer skills/Experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) for significant data manipulation and presentations

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Strong leadership capabilities

·         Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

·         Able to work well independently and in a team setting

·         Occasional travel is required

Preferred Qualifications

·         BS degree or equivalent

·         Bilingual Spanish/English