Pricing Assistant

Bloomingdale's Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Performance-based incentives

Annual merit review

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Macy's, Inc. in New York seeks an Assistant, Pricing Strategy to help develop pricing priorities across stores and digital channels. You will partner with the Director of Pricing to analyze performance and deliver insights that drive profitable growth.

The role requires curiosity, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with merchants and cross-functional teams. You will visit stores, support pricing experiments, and help implement dynamic pricing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 1+ years of pricing/analytical experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Use data analytics to generate insights guiding pricing decisions.

Skills

Curiosity

Business Acumen

Change Management

Collaboration and Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Proactive Approach

Advanced Excel & Data Analysis

Relationship Building & Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Be part of an amazing story.

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Assistant, Pricing Strategy supports the development and execution of pricing strategies and priorities across multiple business areas, including both stores and digital channels. They partner closely with the Director of Pricing to align pricing strategies, analyze business performance, and deliver insights that drive profitable growth and support key business objectives.

They collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional partners within their assigned area to ensure pricing decisions are informed, effective, and aligned with organizational goals. They build trusted relationships with merchants at all levels, as well as members of the Pricing Strategy team, while partnering with Marketing, Financial Planning, Technology, and Stores to support a cohesive and consistent pricing approach.

They identify opportunities to drive sales, improve margin performance, and inform future pricing strategies through data-driven analysis and business insights. They also champion process improvements that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of pricing operations and merchant-facing activities, contributing to broader business growth and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Utilize data analytics to generate actionable insights that inform pricing decisions.
• Provide guidance on pricing strategy, including customer-facing messaging, price point optimization, discount structure recommendations, and coupon inclusions or exclusions.
• Evaluate actual performance against forecasted results to measure pricing effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Support event architecture planning by providing insights on price clarity, promotional breadth, depth, and penetration strategies.
• Partner with merchant teams to analyze competitive pricing and assess current and future market positioning.
• Develop a strong understanding of execution through regular store visits, floor walks, and collaboration with store teams.
• Support the development and adoption of dynamic pricing capabilities to improve utilization and strengthen pricing recommendations.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities that enhance current and future pricing workflows.
• Monitor seasonal selling performance through C-1 reviews and provide pricing recommendations that support profitable product life cycles.
• Analyze business performance by channel and merchandise bucket, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Track inventory productivity and currency, identifying opportunities to improve sell-through and profitability.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, dependability, and punctuality in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Curiosity: Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, proactively seeking new insights, challenging assumptions, and exploring innovative approaches to improve outcomes.

Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles and the retail industry, with a focus on driving sales, margin, turn, and growth.

Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in working in a fast past changing business.

Collaboration and Communication: Recognized as a trusted and collaborative business partner, with excellent communication skills for effectively liaising with various teams and presenting information clearly and concisely.

Analytical Skills: Capacity to think creatively, analytically, strategically, and technically to analyze performance data and make informed recommendations.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively across functional lines and at various levels within the organization.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Proactive Approach: Self-starter mentality, capable of driving forward work independently and identifying opportunities for business growth

Advanced Excel & Data Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends and insights, and translate data into clear, actionable business recommendations.

Relationship Building & Influence: Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships across teams and levels of the organization, leveraging credibility and partnership to influence decisions, drive alignment, and achieve business objectives

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 1-plus years of experience required.
• This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

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About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.