Strategic Pricing Analyst

Startech; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Category: Customer Insights & Analytics

Requisition Number: STRAT002027

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• Full-Time

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Hybrid/London, ON
45 Artisans Cres
London, ON N5V, CAN

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic decisions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your insights directly influence business success? StarTech.com is looking for a Strategic Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic team and help us stay ahead in a competitive global market.

The Pricing Analyst plays a pivotal role in developing and executing data-driven pricing strategies to optimize revenue and market share across StarTech.com’s product lines. This role involves rigorous price elasticity analysis, competitive benchmarking, price banding, and exception reporting to ensure strategic alignment and agile response to market dynamics. The Analyst collaborates closely with the Director of Analytics, Pricing Manager, and Merchandising teams to provide actionable insights that drive profitability and competitiveness.

Proficiency in curating and integrating data from diverse sources, along with expertise in building data models using analytical tools and programming languages such as Excel, PowerBI, R, and Python is essential. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate key findings, are fundamental for success in this position.

What you will be responsible for:

• Establish and maintain price premium bands by market and product line, serving as a reference for cross-functional teams (Finance, Merchandising, etc.).
• Regularly assess and update price bands based on market shifts, competitor activity, and internal performance data.
• Benchmark StarTech.com products against key competitors to ensure pricing is aligned with perceived value and brand positioning.
• Competitive Price Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Continuously monitor competitor pricing trends and movements across all relevant markets.
  • Generate periodic competitive pricing reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with the Pricing Manager and Pricing Council to adjust pricing strategies in response to market trends and competitor actions.
  • Develop and maintain exception reports identifying SKUs priced above acceptable thresholds relative to competitors.
• Performance Impact & Opportunity Identification:
  • Track and report on the impact of pricing actions on key business metrics such as demand, margin, transactions, and customer acquisition/retention.
  • Identify emerging pricing opportunities and potential risks, escalating strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Partner with the Merchandising team to proactively optimize pricing for high-volume or high-competition products to enhance revenue and share growth.
• Price Elasticity & Modeling:
  • Conduct analytical tests and leverage historical price change data to determine price elasticity by product line.
  • Build and maintain dynamic pricing models that inform strategic pricing decisions and maximize revenue and market share.
  • Analyze customer responsiveness to price changes and identify optimal pricing strategies based on elasticity patterns.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Technology or relevant cumulative experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience as a Data Analyst or Pricing Analyst.
• Technical experience regarding data models, data mining, data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing analytics, market intelligence, or revenue optimization.
• A background in managing dynamic pricing, discounting policies, and working with cost-plus or value-based pricing frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python) and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic thinking and driving data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan and RRSP Matching
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Fitness Subsidy
• Training and Development Program
• Paid Charity Day and Regular Company Fun Events
• StarTech.com Product Discount
• Bonus Plan

About us

We are in the business of human-centered experiences starting with yours. We believe delivering on our promise of "hard-to-find, made easy" begins with an employee experience founded in opportunity, teamwork, empowerment, and curious minds always asking what if. Not only does our commitment to the exceptional deepen relationships with our partners and customers, it also ignites connection within our team.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada and now taking on the world, we are a vibrant and growing tech company with a proven track-record of success. StarTech.com makes it easy for IT professionals around the globe to identify, find, get and use the hard-to-find connectivity parts they need to enable and enhance their technology solutions.

Operating in 26 countries globally, we are proud to be included as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025 and for the 15th consecutive year. In 2022, StarTech.com was proud to be included in Financial Post's FP500, a ranking of Canada's largest corporations based on revenue. We are honoured to be named by Kincentric in 2019 as one of Canada’s “Best Employers” as well as “one of Canada’s fastest growing companies” for a ninth year in a row by “Profit 500”.

StarTech.com is anEqual Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, StarTech.com will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.