Pricing Analyst II: Data-Driven Profitability & Insights

Cox Automotive; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness time off

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Pricing Analyst II to support pricing and profitability initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and pricing model development in Phoenix, AZ. You will partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations to identify pricing opportunities and provide actionable insights.

The role requires strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Index Match, Power Query) and experience with pricing tools. A data-driven mindset and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

Index Match

Power Query

Financial modeling

Power BI

Tableau

Analytical skills

Communication of analytical findings

Self-starter / curiosity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree (optional)

6 years experience w/o degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Pricing Analyst II to support pricing and profitability initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and pricing model development in Phoenix, AZ. You will partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations to identify pricing opportunities and provide actionable insights.

The role requires strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Index Match, Power Query) and experience with pricing tools. A data-driven mindset and effective communication are essential for success.