Sr Pricing Analyst

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to craft and implement pricing strategies that maximize profitability while retaining existing customers and attracting new ones through RFPs and bids. The role provides reporting and business analysis to leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

The position emphasizes data-driven pricing development, database maintenance, and performance reporting to guide pricing decisions and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or related field.
• 4+ years of pricing and financial analysis required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Analyze pricing data and develop strategies with business team.
• Maintain pricing database to support pricing activities.
• Prepare reporting packages for business and sales leaders.
• Identify profitability opportunities through advanced data analysis.
• Collaborate across departments in dynamic, high-paced environment.
• Support RFPs and bids to win new customers while preserving margin.
• Interpret operating metrics of customers for pricing decisions.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Pricing Analyst creates and captures value using innovative pricing strategies. Prices products effectively, from vendor to customer, to retain existing customers and bring on new ones through Requests for Proposals and Bids while maintaining profitability. Provides reporting and business analysis to business leaders.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Independently migrates through complex systems and data with little training
• Simultaneously manages multiple high-level projects
• Works closely with the business team to analyze current prices and determine strategies
• Utilizes deep data analysis methodologies to identify alternative pricing approaches in the market
• Maintains pricing database with the team to support pricing activities
• Brings outside professional knowledge and best practices into the organization to further advance the differentiation and efficacy of the pricing approach
• Develops and prepares reporting packages for business and sales leaders
• Understands the operating metrics of our customers
• Performs special projects and ad-hoc reporting as new business opportunities and challenges warrant

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or related field
• 4+ years of Pricing and Financial Analysis required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proficient in Data Visualization Tools (for example Power BI / Tableau)

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
• May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
• Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors
• Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents

Environmental Factors

This position is hybrid two days a week out of our Mendota Heights location.

This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

Travel and On-call

N/A.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $77,200.00 - $100,333.33