Senior Pricing Analyst

Rust-Oleum; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan after three months

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Vacation and sick days

Stock purchase options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst in Vernon Hills, IL. This role involves compiling customer and product sales data, building profitability models, and supporting pricing strategies. The company provides a hybrid work model with two remote days weekly.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in pricing analytics, strong Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

The position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $110,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in pricing, business analytics, or financial analysis.
• Proven success in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile sales data to support pricing team initiatives.
• Develop profitability analytics models using advanced Excel.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for pricing strategy and trade marketing.
• Collaborate on pricing reports and lifecycle analysis.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Master's degree or advanced certifications (analytics, finance, data science)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing

Reports To: Director, Pricing Analytics & Administration

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

This position is part of the Pricing team and reports to the Director of Pricing Analytics & Administration. The role is based in Vernon Hills, IL. Our hybrid work environment includes two remote days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extract and compile customer & product sales data from SAP, Power BI, Data Lake, or all applicable sources to support the overall pricing team.
• Build and create profitability analytics models utilizing advanced Excel, Power Pivot and Power Query. Create impact analytics of different pricing scenarios on revenue and profitability.
• Key contributor to pricing changes data compilation, impact analytics, and pricing change performance evaluation at products and accounts level.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses in support of pricing strategy, trade marketing, and product management.
• Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to develop & publish periodic price reporting. Conduct tracking of pricing forecast, price realization, and price opportunity identification.
• Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to conduct full lifecycle analysis to understand product value proposition, current or proposed price points, data gathering & cleansing, and deep dive advanced statistical analysis/modeling.
• Support the Pricing Strategy team to understand and design complex commercial pricing models leveraging data and analytics to develop and execute pricing strategies across various categories, suppliers, and customer segments.
• Support Sales teams operationally through deal support, data gathering through custom dashboard/reports development and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Informatics, or a related field required. Master's degree or advanced certifications (e.g., analytics, finance, or data science) preferred.
• Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in pricing, business analytics, financial analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success in driving data-driven decisions and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Technical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full Microsoft Office suite (required)
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of SQL, Python, SAP or Salesforce (preferred)
• Analytical & Business Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Experience supporting pricing strategy, margin analysis, and financial modeling
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Advanced Excel Proficiency Requirements

• Complex Formula Development & Troubleshooting: Expertise in building and debugging advanced formulas, including nested functions, and dynamic array solutions
• Data Analysis & Summarization: Advanced use of PivotTables and PivotCharts to analyze large datasets and identify trends
• Data Modeling & Transformation: Proficiency with Power Query and Power Pivot for data cleansing, transformation, and model creation
• Automation & Efficiency: Experience with Macros and VBA solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency
• Visualization & Reporting: Ability to create dynamic dashboards and interactive reports to effectively communicate insights and drive business decisions

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually, bonus eligible

After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.