Pricing Analyst II

Cox Automotive; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Pricing Analyst II in Phoenix to support pricing and profitability initiatives through data analysis, model development, and reporting.

You will partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to uncover pricing opportunities and drive data-driven decisions. The role emphasizes building pricing models in Excel, analyzing trends, and delivering dashboards and reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 2 years’ experience, or master’s with up to 2 years, or 6+ years with no degree.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Index Match, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for visualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide pricing support for assigned products, customers, business units, or operational areas.
• Analyze sales, revenue, volume, and margin trends to identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Evaluate customer buying patterns, pricing performance, competitor activity, and industry trends.
• Support the development and execution of pricing strategies to improve profitability and competitiveness.
• Create and/or maintain pricing models using Excel and other analytical tools.
• Develop statistical and logical pricing analyses based on historical performance and market conditions.
• Perform pricing and profitability analyses for customer opportunities, renewals, bids, and strategic initiatives.
• Create and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports for management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools showing pricing performance and key metrics.
• Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analyses to evaluate financial impact.
• Support pricing tool development and automation to respond quickly to market changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions and business objectives.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

Index Match

Power Query

Financial Modeling

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Self-starter

Multi-project Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Summary

The Pricing Analyst II supports pricing and profitability initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and pricing model development. This role partners with Sales, Finance, Operations, and other business stakeholders to identify pricing opportunities, improve margin performance, and provide insights that support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable transforming data into actionable business recommendations.

Job Description

• Provide pricing support for assigned products, customers, business units, or operational areas.
• Analyze sales, revenue, volume, and margin trends to identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate customer buying patterns, pricing performance, competitor activity, and industry trends to support pricing recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of pricing strategies designed to improve profitability, customer retention, and market competitiveness.
• Create and/or maintain pricing models using Excel and other analytical tools to support pricing decisions and business objectives.
• Develop statistical and logical pricing analyses based on historical performance, market conditions, and business priorities.
• Perform pricing and profitability analyses for customer opportunities, renewals, bids, and strategic initiatives.
• Create and distribute recurring and ad hoc sales, pricing, and margin reports for management and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into pricing performance and key business metrics.
• Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and "what-if" analyses to evaluate the financial impact of pricing changes.
• Support the development and enhancement of pricing tools and automation solutions that enable the business to respond quickly to changing market conditions.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions and business objectives.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to department leadership and business partners.

Required Experience, Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field with no degree.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Index Match, Power Query, and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience using visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify meaningful business insights.
• Ability to develop logical and data-driven recommendations supported by analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes and recommend actionable solutions.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships across functional teams.
• Experience supporting a sales or customer-focused organization preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.