Pricing and Profitability Analyst - Print

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Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales. 

The Pricing and Profitability Analyst – Print role is responsible for developing analytics that drive innovation in pricing, margin, and promotional strategies for the Print category. This role analyzes product and customer behavior, standardizes pricing methodologies, and delivers ad hoc insights to support business decisions. You’ll partner closely with merchandising, pricing teams, and leadership to translate data into actionable recommendations that directly impact revenue and profitability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Implement cost and price updates across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Manage and maintain margin performance by product and selling system
• Monitor and report on customer pricing tiers and pricing effectiveness
• Execute promotional strategies, including loyalty and membership program pricing
• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends and opportunities
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards, and pricing analytics
• Support pricing strategy decisions through ad hoc analysis and insights
• Partner with merchandising, sales, and vendors to align on pricing execution
• Evaluate competitive pricing and price elasticity to optimize margin and volume
• Contribute to the development of tools, models, and best practices in pricing analytics

What You Bring To The Table:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Comfortable working with large datasets across multiple sources
• Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with big-picture thinking
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders
• Clear communication skills to present findings and influence decisions
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities

What’s Needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant experience in pricing, analytics, finance, or a related field
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools

What’s Needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or another analytical field
• Experience with pricing systems, AS400, or pricing logic frameworks
• Experience with SQL or similar database technologies
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Experience working in merchandising, pricing, or retail environments

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity.