Strategic Pricing Manager

Daikin Applied Americas; Wyoming; Hybride; USD 101 000 - 172 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Daikin Applied is hiring a Strategic Pricing Manager to partner with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Operations. You will identify pricing opportunities, develop and execute pricing strategies, and analyze price performance to support profitability and market competitiveness.

The role requires 4-6+ years in pricing or related fields, with strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with pricing governance and large datasets. Hybrid work in Plymouth, MN is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 4-6+ years in pricing, commercial strategy, revenue management, or similar field.
• Strong knowledge of pricing strategies and governance processes.
• Experience using market dynamics and value-based pricing to support objectives.
• Proficiency in Excel and handling large datasets for pricing analytics.

Responsabilités

• Identify pricing opportunities through market and financial analysis to drive profitable growth.
• Lead pricing analyses for price adjustments and new product launches with Finance and ISC input.
• Analyze price performance, discounts, profitability, and customer economics to advise actions.
• Develop pricing models, business cases, and analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Present pricing performance and recommendations to senior leadership in reviews.
• Provide pricing guidance for major opportunities, national accounts, and PARs.
• Review and approve PARs ensuring alignment with policies and profitability goals.
• Improve pricing processes, governance, analytics, data integrity, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance customer value with market competitiveness.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Pricing strategy

Communication

Financial analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

SAP

Salesforce

PROS

Vendavo

Description du poste

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Strategic Pricing Manager with general direction from the Pricing Director, the Strategic Pricing Manager partners with key stakeholders across the organization to support the development and execution of pricing strategies that drive profitable growth, improve price realization, and maintain market competitiveness. This role serves as a strategic pricing resource for assigned business unit(s), using market trends, customer insights, and financial analysis to provide recommendations that support business objectives. The Strategic Pricing Manager works closely with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Operations to evaluate pricing opportunities, support new product introductions, and identify pricing actions that align with market conditions and profitability goals. The position also contributes to pricing analytics, process improvements, governance, and reporting initiatives that strengthen pricing effectiveness and support long-term business performance. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Plymouth, MN, Hybrid

What You Will Do

• In partnership with key stakeholders, identify pricing opportunities through market and financial analysis, and develop and execute pricing strategies that align with business objectives and drive profitable growth
• Lead pricing analyses and recommendations related to price adjustments and new product launches while partnering with Finance and ISC to assess cost impacts, margin requirements, and commercial viability
• Analyze price performance, including price realization, discounts, profitability, and customer economics to develop actionable recommendations
• Develop and maintain pricing models, business cases, and financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and commercial decision-making
• Present pricing performance, strategic initiatives, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership through recurring and ad hoc business reviews
• Provide strategic pricing guidance and recommendations for significant commercial opportunities, national accounts, deal negotiations, and Pricing Approval Requests (PARs)
• Review and approve PARs, as needed, ensuring alignment with pricing policies, governance standards, profitability objectives, and delegated approval authority
• Drive continuous improvement of pricing processes, governance, analytics, data integrity, and commercial effectiveness to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness
• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance customer value, market competitiveness, and business objectives while enhancing the overall commercial and customer experience

What’s In It For You

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Marketing, or equivalent experience
• 4-6 + years specifically in pricing, commercial strategy, revenue management, or a closely relative field
• Strong knowledge of pricing strategies, methodologies, and best practices that drive profitable growth, revenue expansion, and margin improvement
• Experience leveraging market dynamics and value-based pricing principles to develop pricing recommendations, financial analyses, and business cases that support strategic business objectives and pricing decisions
• Proficiency in pricing governance, approval processes, sales and commercial practices, including quoting, negotiations, contract structures, customer agreements, and deal economics
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets and support strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making, build alignment, and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience working with large, complex datasets and utilizing pricing analytics, business intelligence, and reporting tools
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with B2B pricing practices within distribution, HVAC, and manufacturing environments
• Understanding of ERP, CRM, and pricing systems (SAP, Salesforce, PROS, Vendavo, etc)
• Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require

Benefits

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800k - $171,700k and a bonus potential up to 15%. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!