SR. Pricing Manager

MW Company; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

MW Company is looking for a SR. Pricing Manager in Kansas City, MO to spearhead pricing strategies and analytics in the automotive lifestyle industry. In this role, you will develop data-driven pricing models and conduct market analysis to optimize profitability.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in retail pricing, and strong leadership abilities. Benefits include 401(k) matching and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive retail pricing or finance experience.
• 3–5 years of management or leadership experience preferred.
• Manufacturing and automotive experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven pricing models and optimize revenue management.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor pricing.
• Support new product introductions through pricing analysis.

Skills

Advanced data analytics tools

Market research

Microsoft skills

ERP experience (PLEX)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Marketing

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented SR. Pricing Manager to lead our pricing strategies and analytics initiatives. This pivotal role involves developing data‑driven pricing models, optimizing revenue management, and supporting demand planning efforts across our product lines. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced data analytics tools and market research to ensure competitive yet profitable pricing structures that align with business objectives. Duties

MW Company is a dynamic leader in the automotive lifestyle and motorsport industry, renowned for blending tradition with innovation. With a diverse portfolio of premium brands including WELD and MOMO, MW Company is committed to driving excellence and inspiring enthusiasts worldwide.

Market & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor industry trends, competitor pricing, market conditions, and customer buying behaviors.
• Conduct competitive analyses of wheel brands, product offerings, and pricing structures.
• Identify opportunities for market expansion, margin improvement, and strategic pricing initiatives.
• Analyze economic factors that may impact pricing decisions, including aluminum costs, transportation expenses, and foreign exchange fluctuations.

Financial & Profitability Analysis

• Analyze product‑level, customer‑level, and channel‑level profitability.
• Evaluate gross margin performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop pricing recommendations based on cost structures, sales trends, and financial objectives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Prepare financial models and business cases to support pricing decisions.

Product Lifecycle Pricing

• Support new product introductions through pricing analysis and recommendations.
• Evaluate product positioning and pricing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist Product Development and Marketing teams in determining market‑based pricing for new wheel designs and product launches.
• Recommend pricing actions for product transitions, discontinuations, and inventory reduction initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain pricing dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Track pricing effectiveness and measure the impact of pricing changes on revenue and profitability.
• Present pricing recommendations and business analyses to executive leadership.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Marketing, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive retail pricing, finance, business analytics, product management, or revenue management experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of management or leadership experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Automotive aftermarket, automotive parts, wheel industry, or consumer durable goods experience.
• High level Microsoft skills.
• ERP experience (PLEX).

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Cost Analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Pricing: 3 years (Required)

License & Certification

• Certified Pricing Professional CPP (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance