Crop Protection Pricing Strategy Manager AB

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Crop Protection Pricing Strategy Manager AB to lead pricing strategy development and execution across the crop protection portfolio. You will coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and regional managers to ensure pricing competitiveness and profitability.

Strong emphasis on market intelligence, reporting, and bid process guidance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in pricing or analytics, with proficiency in pricing tools including Advisor 3.0 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of pricing or market analysis experience.
• Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and financial models.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and track price fluctuations to guide pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with sales leaders, procurement, and regional managers to align pricing.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies using internal and market data.
• Manage price updates, bid processes, and reporting on pricing performance.
• Maintain detailed pricing reports and provide senior management with insights.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advisor 3.0

Job description

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Crop Protection Pricing Strategy Manager AB

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The SGS Crop Protection pricing position is responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies that maximize profitability while ensuring competitiveness in the market. This role leverages best practices, market intelligence, and collaboration with each Business Unit Directors and their respective Region Managers, Market Managers, National Account Managers along with Procurement to guide pricing decisions. They will provide pricing guidance to key stakeholders, ensure market competitiveness, identify key opportunities to maximize profit or focus on products, while also coordinating the bid process. This role will be responsible for building and driving value added comprehensive pricing reporting and intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Research: Analyze market trends, monitor price fluctuations and changes that could affect pricing. Research competitors by tracking average vendor prices and competitor prices. Understand customer demand to gauge what customers are willing to pay for products or services.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with all sales leaders, other pricing directors, and external resources to understand manufacturing costs and other factors influencing pricing. Partner with procurement to align on market conditions and cost factors.
• Pricing Strategy Development: Develop and implement pricing strategies using market, competitor, and internal data. Leverage organizational best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including segmentation and Advisor 3.0, to optimize pricing models.
• Price Adjustment and Implementation: Update prices as needed to reflect market changes and ensure alignment with company goals. Implement pricing guidelines and procedures in line with company objectives.
• Bid Process Coordination: Oversee the bid process, ensuring timely and competitive bid submissions. Manage bid documentation and ensure accurate reporting of bid outcomes and performance.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed pricing reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making. Provide regular updates and analyses to senior management on pricing strategies, performance metrics, and market conditions.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

8+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Proven experience in pricing strategy, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in pricing software and tools, including segmentation and Advisor 3.0.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term pricing strategies.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive pricing decisions.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work across divisions and functions.
• Market Insight: Deep understanding of market trends, competitor behavior, and industry standards.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Job Requisition ID:27488

Travel Required:

Location(s):Remote - USA

Country:United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.