Strategic Account Pricing Leader

Job Description:

The position of Strategic Acct Pricing Leader will be based Remotely!

The Strategic Account Pricing Leader is responsible for insuring pricing matrices are loaded into the ERP system accurately and timely with minimal errors to provide support to the National Sales Teams. Serves as main point of contact for pricing inquiries on large accounts and across all Rexel banners. Provides reporting and documentation to support field pricing efforts. Provides troubleshooting when pricing is not working as expected in the ERP system and communicates root cause and solutions. Communicates with suppliers as needed to secure documentation related to pricing contracts and to facilitate EDI transmission of contract data. Communicates effectively to upper management and regions and provides key metrics on productivity and error rates for the team.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze pricing and margin data and recommend pricing updates to meet margin improvement goals and strategies outlined by the company for key/strategic accounts
• Work SPA (special pricing agreement) expiration report with vendors and management to ensure renewals of cost and sell are completed in time to avoid lapses in customer service and profit leaks
• Be the first point of contact for suppliers
• Monitor vendor price increases and adjust resale pricing to maximize profitability where applicable
• Understand pricing contracts and what is/isn’t allowable
• Identify system resale pricing errors and correct in ERP
• Use standard reports to measure key pricing metrics such as percent overrides and take appropriate actions to address
• Become an expert on all pricing software systems
• Conduct sales training courses on improving profitability
• Conduct pricing reviews, audits, specifically looking at 1) customer specific pricing, 2) matrices, 3) SPA utilization and renewal process 4) override rates. Identify potential changes, get acceptance from sales team, implement changes and measure results
• Assist with set up of new customer specific price matrices for new product lines
• Works on special projects, analysis, or reports as requested
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3+ years of Pricing, Operations, Sourcing or sales experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication, team building and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated orientation to challenge the status quo and initiate change
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and solution-oriented
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and understands workload management based on seasonality

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Frequently – 21% to 50%

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force:

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds None
• Up to 50 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within