Business Analyst II - Pricing Analyst

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung, a global leader in consumer electronics, is seeking a Business Analyst II - Pricing Analyst in Plano, TX to keep quoting fast and accurate. You will review 15–20 quotes daily in Salesforce, determine pricing within approved parameters, and provide first-level approval, escalating non-standard cases to the team lead.

Compare customer requirements to product pricing, keep quote data current throughout the sales cycle, and collaborate with sales teams to gather necessary inputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of analytics experience.
• Expert-level Excel with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas; VBA preferred.
• Comfortable working with numbers and datasets, linking outputs to profitability logic.
• Excellent analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with strong written and spoken communication.
• Fortune 500 or corporate environment experience preferred; Salesforce is a plus.
• Revenue planning experience is a soft preference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations using templates and pricing structures.
• Analyze customer requirements and specifications to determine products and pricing.
• Collaborate with sales teams to gather necessary information for quote preparation.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, macros) to perform complex calculations and analyze data.
• Create and update opportunities, products, price books, and quotes within Salesforce.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all quoted materials.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding quote status updates.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

VBA scripting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Number handling

Salesforce knowledge

Revenue planning (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

VBA

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

LOCATION

LOCATIONPlano, Texas, 75023

COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION$42.50 per hour

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULEMonday-Friday (40 hours)

CONTRACT TERM

CONTRACT TERM12-month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee

ONBOARDING

ONBOARDINGSingle-round panel interview with both hiring managers, conducted virtually. A live Excel skills test is administered during the interview — emailed to the candidate on the spot, with a preference for observing real-time problem-solving.

POSITION OVERVIEW – Business Analyst II - Pricing Analyst

This role keeps Samsung's quoting process accurate and moving fast. Day-to-day, that means reviewing 15–20 quotes daily in Salesforce, evaluating each for optimal pricing within approved parameters, and providing first-level approval — escalating anything outside normal parameters to the team lead. Working closely with sales teams, this role translates customer requirements into precise, defensible pricing, keeping quote data current and reliable throughout the sales cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed quotations using templates and pricing structures
• Analyze customer requirements and specifications to determine products and pricing
• Collaborate with sales teams to gather necessary information for quote preparation
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, macros) to perform complex calculations and analyze data
• Create and update opportunities, products, price books, and quotes within Salesforce
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all quoted materials
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding quote status updates

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required3–5 years of experience in a business/analytics role; entry-level candidates will be considered if Excel and analytical skills are strong
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency required; Macros/VBA scripting is preferred but not mandatory
• Comfortable working with numbers and datasets with minimal guidance, with the ability to connect Excel outputs to business profitability logic
• Excellent analytical abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fortune 500 or corporate environment experience preferred; home appliance/B2B industry experience a plus but not required
• Salesforce experience is a strong plus, not strictly required — team can train
• Revenue planning experience is a soft preference, not required

MUST HAVE

• Expert-level Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
• Analytical mindset and business acumen; pricing-specific experience (preferred)
• Teachable, professional, and comfortable working independently with datasets