VP, Strategic Pricing

ODP Business Solutions · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago

On-siteManagement$250k–$300k/yrOther

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for the pricing department, ensuring alignment with the overall organizational strategy and business objectives.
Lead the development and refinement of a comprehensive pricing vision that drives profitability and market competitiveness.
Champion innovation and strategic change within the department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Engage with senior leadership across functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement) to influence and integrate pricing strategies within broader business plans.
Serve as the key spokesperson for pricing strategy at executive meetings, providing insights and strategic recommendations to drive organizational success.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support the effective deployment of pricing strategies and policies.
Continuously analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and macroeconomic factors to identify opportunities and challenges impacting pricing strategies.
Provide strategic insights to adjust company-wide pricing models, ensuring alignment with changing market conditions and customer expectations.
Establish robust governance structures to ensure consistent application of pricing policies across the organization.
Evaluate and update pricing policies regularly to reflect changes in market dynamics and organizational goals.
Mentor and develop senior leaders within the pricing team, ensuring alignment of their efforts with strategic objectives.
Collaborate with HR to design talent development programs that build leadership capabilities and expertise within the pricing department.
Foster a high-performance culture that empowers leaders to innovate and drive strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Area of Study: Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics
Minimum Years of Experience: 10
Type of Experience: Financial modeling skills
Experience with PROS pricing system preferred
B2B Distribution experience preferred
Customer Service or Sales experience preferred

Qualifications

Excellent leadership skills
Superb problem-solving skills and analytical expertise; demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and synthesize key insights and recommendations
Strong analytical skills, rigorous thought processes, and a faculty for developing complex financial models to assist in making business decisions
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Able to convincingly present/communicate complex issues with clarity and credibility
Well-developed influencing skills and ability to influence at C level
Demonstrated ability to deliver results, with a strong sense of urgency and purpose

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task & direct in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker with sound business judgment, must have the ability to identify critical business issues and evaluate the impact of those issues on the future of the business
Ability to overcome obstacles
High levels of integrity
Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of management and across multi-functional project teams and departments

About The ODP Group

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Benefits

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.