Deal Desk Specialist ( Pricing & Contract Specialist )

INX International Ink Co.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. in Schaumburg, IL, is hiring a Deal Desk Specialist (Pricing & Contract Specialist) to support pricing strategy, contract administration, and commercial analysis.

You will work with Sales, Finance, Product Management, Customer Service, Contracts Administration, and Supply Chain to evaluate opportunities, streamline processes, and protect margins. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and advanced Excel; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a 4-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Working knowledge of financial modeling, margin, and contribution analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare discounted cash flow (DCF) and margin evaluations for new deals using approved Company templates and models.
• Test deal sensitivity to key variables and identify the assumptions that most affect the outcome.
• Assemble complete deal packages with findings, risks, and a recommendation, and submit to the Deal Desk Manager for review.
• Maintain the deal pipeline log, track status through approval, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Track, calculate, and administer raw material, index-based, and contractual price increases per terms.
• Maintain the contractual pricing calendar and initiate actions ahead of effective dates and notice deadlines.
• Interpret pricing clauses, validate calculation methodology, and prepare supporting docs for customer notifications.
• Monitor customer performance against contractual commitments such as volume tiers, rebate thresholds, and pricing terms.
• Identify variances between contracted and realized pricing, investigate root cause, and elevate non-compliance with a recommended action.
• Prepare periodic contract adherence reporting for Deal Desk Manager and leadership.
• Enter and maintain pricing data in SAP per pricing policy and approvals.
• Validate entries and correct discrepancies to protect margin and data accuracy.
• Document deal desk methodology and instructions; seek automation opportunities.
• Drive process automation through CRM (Salesforce.com).
• Perform NPV and margin analysis; develop recommendations on commercial deals.

Skills

Pricing

Deal desk

Financial analysis

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Deal Desk Specialist ( Pricing & Contract Specialist )

• Full-time
• Department: Administrative

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re A Great Place to Work-Certified company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

This role offers a starting range of $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

Join our team as a Deal Desk Specialist and play a key role in supporting business growth through strategic pricing and commercial analysis. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience in pricing, deal desk, contract administration, financial analysis, or related disciplines. Working alongside our Pricing Manager, you will engage with teams across Sales, Finance, Product Management, Customer Service, Contracts Administration, and Supply Chain to evaluate opportunities, streamline processes, and help deliver value to our customers. As a Deal Desk Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Deal Analysis & Deal Desk Support
  • Prepare discounted cash flow (DCF) and margin evaluations for new deals using approved Company templates and models.
  • Test deal sensitivity to key variables and identify the assumptions that most affect the outcome.
  • Assemble complete deal packages with findings, risks, and a recommendation, and submit them to the Deal Desk Manager for review and approval.
  • Maintain the deal pipeline log, track status through approval, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Track, calculate, and administer raw material, index-based, and contractual price increases in accordance with executed agreement terms.
• Maintain the contractual pricing calendar and initiate required actions ahead of effective dates and notice deadlines.
• Interpret pricing clauses, validate calculation methodology, and prepare supporting documentation for customer notifications.
• Contract Adherence & Compliance Monitoring
  • Monitor customer performance against contractual commitments such as volume tiers, rebate thresholds, and pricing terms.
  • Identify variances between contracted and realized pricing, investigate root cause, and elevate non-compliance with a recommended course of action.
  • Prepare periodic contract adherence reporting for the Deal Desk Manager and commercial leadership.
• Enter and maintain pricing data in SAP in accordance with approved documentation and Company pricing policy.
• Validate entries against approval records and correct discrepancies to protect margin and data accuracy.
• Partner with Pricing Administration to ensure consistent application of pricing conditions and records.
• Document deal desk methodology, assumptions, and work instructions, and keep them current.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate deal analysis and contractual escalation processes.
• Support pricing policy compliance and audit requests with clear, traceable supporting documentation.
• Drive process automation through CRM (Salesforce.com)
• Perform NPV and margin analysis
• Develop recommendations on commercial deals
• Submit Capital Expenditure Requests for approval where deals require equipment or other capital.

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a 4-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Working knowledge of financial modeling, margin, and contribution analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have:

• Two to four years of related experience in pricing, deal desk, commercial analysis, contract administration, or financial analysis is preferred
• SAP experience

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.