Business Analyst II - Pricing Analyst

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung in Plano, TX seeks a Business Analyst II - Pricing Analyst to keep the quoting process fast and accurate. You will review 15–20 quotes daily in Salesforce, assess pricing within approved parameters, and approve first-level quotes while escalating exceptions to the team lead.

Close collaboration with sales ensures data remains current throughout the sales cycle. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in analytics, expert Excel, and comfort with large datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years in a business/analytics role; entry-level considered with strong Excel and analytics.
• Expert-level Excel; macros/VBA preferred.
• Comfort with numeric datasets and profitability logic.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Fortune 500/corporate experience preferred; home appliance/B2B a plus.
• Salesforce experience is a plus; training provided.
• Revenue planning experience is a soft preference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations using templates and pricing structures.
• Analyze requirements to determine products and pricing.
• Collaborate with sales to gather information for quotes.
• Use advanced Excel functions to perform calculations and analyze data.
• Create and update opportunities, products, price books, and quotes in Salesforce.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all quoted materials.
• Communicate quote status updates with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pricing analysis

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel Macros/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

Plano, Texas, 75023

COMPENSATION

$42.50 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (40 hours)

Fully onsite

CONTRACT TERM

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

ONBOARDING

Single-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 required
• 3–5 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