Senior Director, Pricing Strategy (Retail)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Atlanta (GA); Híbrido; USD 163.000 - 272.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Cox Automotive in the United States seeks a Sr. Director of Pricing Management to lead pricing strategy for Retail Solutions, including Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book.

This leadership role partners with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align pricing, packaging, and monetization efforts that drive revenue and EBITDA growth. You will own Retail pricing, modular packaging, promotions, and price realization across consumer and dealer solutions.

Formación

• Experience in Pricing, Sales, Operations, or related fields driving product management, strategy, or revenue management disciplines.
• B2B SaaS/subscription or digital marketplace pricing experience preferred.
• Automotive retail, dealer software, or digital marketplace experience strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop executable pricing strategies aligned to GTM strategy across Retail Solutions.
• Provide pricing science expertise to guide revenue and profitability objectives.
• Drive pricing analytics, discounting, promotions, and new product monetization.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Analytics to support pricing decisions.

Conocimientos

Pricing strategy

Leadership

Pricing analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Master’s degree (MBA/MS)

Ph.D.

16+ years of experience (no degree)

Herramientas

CPQ

Billing systems

Deal desk

Claude

ChatGPT

AWS

Descripción del empleo

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Marketing Job Profile Sr Director, Pricing Management Level Sr Director Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $163,400.00 - $272,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Summary: A critical leadership role on the Cox Automotive Strategic Pricing & Deal Management team, the Sr. Director of Pricing Strategy (Retail) leads pricing, packaging, and monetization strategy for Retail Solutions, spanning Retail Consumer Solutions (e.g., Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book) and Retail Dealer & Lender Solutions (e.g., vAuto, VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Dealertrack). This leader heads the Retail Pricing Strategy team and partners closely with Product, Sales, Sales Strategy/SBO, Marketing, Finance, and Retail operations leaders to align pricing and packaging thought leadership, strategy, and modeling that drive revenue and EBITDA growth for Cox Automotive. The role owns pricing and packaging strategy for Retail products, including list pricing, modular packaging and bundles, promotions and discounting, OEM program pricing, and advises on how to maintain current pricing methods while devising new strategies as the Retail portfolio evolves.

Primary duties/key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders in Sales, SBO, Retail Solution Set Leaders, and Product to develop executable pricing strategies aligned to the Retail Solution Group’s GTM strategy. Requires strong knowledge of the Retail business, dealer and consumer marketplace dynamics, sales team structure, and the tools / technology that support price execution (e.g., CPQ, billing, and deal desk processes).
• Provides thought leadership in pricing science, expert knowledge of pricing models, techniques, and strategies to guide business Operations Leaders, Sales, Marketing, and Product partners in developing sustainable pricing that will help enable the business to meet its revenue and profitability objectives.
• Develops strategies, processes, and tools that are executable and informed by existing system limitations, restrictions, and marketplace realities.
• Drives pricing analytics, discounting, promotion, and rebate strategies, and new product monetization approaches through thoughtful analysis, modeling, and market testing where appropriate.
• Drive a strong partnership between the Pricing Strategy team and Retail Operations Leaders, Sales Leaders, Marketing, and Product teams throughout the organization.
• Provide subject matter expertise to guide transformational initiatives within the business that require pricing.
• Drives pricing discussions with VP, SVP, and ELT-level executives in the Retail business.
• Develops relationships as a trusted advisor with key Retail VP/SVPs.
• Drives to find common links in pricing strategies across Retail Consumer and Dealer Solutions (e.g., cross-product bundles spanning Autotrader, KBB, vAuto, and VinSolutions); aligns strategies where possible.
• Owns Retail modular packaging strategy, including product tiering, bundling, and the MRR/EBITDA impact of packaging and price changes.
• Partners with Sales Strategy to design and operationalize quarterly promotions, and with Analytics/Data teams to maintain pricing data and performance reporting (e.g., cost-to-value and price realization analyses).
• Governs Retail pricing approvals and exceptions in partnership with Deal Management.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class team; lead an organization that spans the Retail Solution Set (Consumer Solutions and Dealer Solutions)
• Provide oversight, direction, coaching, management, and leadership for the team
• Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and serves as a resource to them to facilitate their professional development
• Maintains peer relationships across the business to facilitate effective knowledge sharing and avoid duplication of effort

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

Experience in Pricing, Sales, Operations, Consulting, or a related field driving product management, strategy, or revenue management disciplines; B2B SaaS/subscription or digital marketplace pricing experience preferred. Automotive retail, dealer software, or digital marketplace experience strongly preferred Minimum education and experience – one of the following pathways: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in a leadership role; OR Master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership experience; OR Ph.D. and 7+ years of relevant experience, including leadership experience; OR In lieu of a degree, 16+ years of relevant experience, including leadership experience. Concentration in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field preferred; MBA preferred. Strong proficiency in AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, AWS Quick to accelerate contributions and scale deliverables Hands-on experience developing advanced pricing models, proofs of concept, business cases to support pricing strategy decision making Proven ability to work collaboratively across functional teams and different organizational levels to deliver results Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work flow and work independently Proven ability to work effectively within complex decision-making and organizational structures Ability to lead parallel assignments in a high-quality manner while hitting deadlines Demonstrated ability to manage/coach/develop high-performing individuals with data science, analytical, and/or operations research skillset

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry‑leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people‑centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.