Pricing Manager

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts seeks a Professional Pricing Manager to lead pricing for the professional customer segment. You will translate market dynamics into actionable pricing strategies and work closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Finance to align with company goals.

You will mentor pricing analysts, drive price optimization initiatives, monitor performance against KPIs, and communicate executive-ready insights to leadership. This role is based at our Raleigh HQ with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of pricing, analytics, or merchandising experience.
• Strong understanding of pricing principles, margin management, and competitive positioning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, BI).

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance Pro pricing frameworks for data-driven decisions.
• Evaluate baseline prices and discounts using competitive intelligence and sales trends.
• Drive profitable sales growth and expand margins through pricing execution and optimization.
• Oversee market intelligence and pricing performance reporting for leadership insight.
• Lead and develop a pricing team with performance management and capability building.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job DescriptionSummary:The Professional Pricing Manager is responsible for developing and executing pricing strategies for Advance Auto Parts’ professional customer segment to drive sales growth, margin expansion, and customer retention. Leading a team of pricing analysts, The Professional Pricing Manager is accountable for translating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and customer requirements into actionable pricing strategies.The position partners closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Finance to ensure pricing decisions align with broader company objectives while maintaining competitiveness in local markets.Key Responsibilities:Own and enhance Pro pricing frameworks to enable consistent, efficient, and data-driven pricing decisions across the professional customer segment.Evaluate the relevance of baseline prices and customer discounts using 1st and 3rd party competitive intelligence, sales trends, and financial objectives.Drive profitable sales growth and expand margins through disciplined pricing execution (everyday and opportunistic), performance monitoring, and continuous optimization.Oversee market intelligence collection/ review and pricing performance reporting, developing executive-ready insights that inform leadership decisions.Establish and hold teams accountable to KPIs that measure price effectiveness, including price realization, sales and margin growth, and customer retention.Lead test-and-learn pricing initiatives by identifying quantified opportunities, defining success criteria, and scaling effective approaches.Manage, coach, and develop a team of pricing professionals, including performance management, capability building, and skill development.Collaborate with Merchandising and Finance partners to align Pro pricing strategies with internal and external business constraints.Partner with Sales and field leaders to align Pro pricing strategies with customer needs, retention goals, and other growth initiatives.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field7+ years of experience in pricing, analytics, or merchandising rolesStrong understanding of pricing principles and architecture, including margin management tradeoffs and competitive positioningProven experience using data and analytics to drive business decisionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated ability to lead and develop teamsAdvanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.Familiarity with pricing systems or advanced analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, BI tools)Preferred Qualifications:Experience in automotive aftermarket, retail, or distribution industriesKnowledge of customer segmentation and price optimization methodologiesExperience partnering with Sales or field organizationsCompany Overview:Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates 4,500+ stores and distribution centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned CarQuest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. When you join our team, you become one of 60,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities, and each other every day.Location & Work Availability:This position is 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week, based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Hills)Benefits Summary:We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefitsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.#LI-EM1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures