Director of Pricing

Safeway; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly wages

Earned wage access (Stream)

Associate discounts

Health & financial well-being benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Director of Pricing to lead pricing strategy and analytics across merchandising. You will develop pricing initiatives, build financial models, and advise senior leaders to optimize sales, margin, and customer value.

The role requires a deep background in pricing, analytics, and cross-functional leadership, with a track record of delivering scalable pricing programs in retail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pricing, strategy, analytics, merchandising or related retail environment.
• At least 5 years leading teams and influencing cross-functional partners, including senior leaders.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Advise merchandising leaders on pricing opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and outcomes.
• Lead analysis of competitor activity, market trends, and customer behavior to inform pricing.
• Recommend pricing, promotions, and markdown strategies to support value and goals.
• Develop financial models to assess effects of pricing on sales and margin.
• Collaborate across Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Technology to improve pricing execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop pricing managers and analysts; present findings to senior leaders.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Director of Pricing provides pricing expertise, rigorous analysis, and actionable recommendations as a strategic advisor to Merchandising. This leader identifies opportunities to use pricing and promotional levers to enable a great customer experience and deliver P&L results. This position plays a significant role in developing and overseeing strategic pricing initiatives across the organization. The Director also develops pricing talent and strengthens the tools and processes that support effective decisions at scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Advise merchandising leaders on pricing and promotional opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and expected financial outcomes.
• Lead analysis of, competitor activity, market trends, customer shopping behavior and category performance to inform pricing recommendations.
• Recommend approaches to everyday pricing, promotions, and markdowns that support customer value, competitive position, and category goals.
• Develop financial models and scenarios to assess the potential effects of pricing decisions on sales, margin, profitability, and customer experience.
• Identify opportunities to drive impact through pricing and promotional levers and partner with Merchandising to translate recommendations into executable plans.
• Establish measures of success, evaluate results, and refine recommendations based on performance.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Technology, and other partners to improve pricing execution and resolve challenges.
• Strengthen pricing tools, analytical capabilities, and processes to support timely, effective decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop pricing managers and analysts; set priorities across multiple initiatives.
• Present complex findings and clear, actionable recommendations to senior leaders.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of experience in pricing, strategy, analytics, merchandising, or a related discipline in retail, consumer packaged goods, consulting, or a similar environment.
• At least 5 years of experience applying quantitative analysis to pricing, financial performance, customer behavior, or related business decisions.
• Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional partners, including senior business leaders.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical judgment, and ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations.
• Ability to manage concurrent priorities and communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values

ACI Values

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