Job Description
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications-Education and Experience
10+ years of high-level experience in shaping and leading pricing strategy initiatives in alignment with sophisticated client-facing business development efforts
Bachelor’s degree/Master’s Degree
Extensive executive experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is highly valued
Exceptional financial acumen, with the ability to oversee complex financial management processes and leverage analytical and strategic skills to drive decision-making at the highest levels
Mastery of advanced Microsoft Excel, data analysis and PowerPoint functionalities is required, enabling the production of sophisticated reports and presentations for executive and board-level audiences
Innovative thought leader with a relentless drive and self-motivation to champion and guide strategic pricing initiatives
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to articulate complex pricing strategies to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
Ability to communicate complicated pricing concepts and/or models to influence others and drive acceptance
Unwavering commitment to accuracy and precision, combined with exceptional organizational abilities to manage complex, high-level projects and initiatives
Highly adept in all aspects of financial modeling, capable of constructing, interpreting, and presenting models that inform strategic decisions at an executive level
Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $1+0,000.00
Responsibilities
As the Vice President of Strategic Pricing at Acosta Group, this individual will serve as a central executive in guiding the organization's strategic pricing decisions and policy making at the highest level
This influential role demands direct interaction with C-suite executives, key client owners, and business leaders to drive alignment on an all-encompassing pricing strategy
In addition to leading client-facing pricing negotiations, this role also requires active participation in and leadership of business development processes
The Vice President of Strategic Pricing will utilize their extensive experience and unique insights to prepare and present comprehensive, executive-level pricing presentations, conduct in-depth cost analyses, profitable pricing modeling, and spearhead a variety of ad-hoc strategic projects to drive profitable growth for Acosta Group
In their mission to drive above-market and highly profitable revenue growth, the Vice President of Strategic Pricing will be expected to critically assess current pricing models and implement innovative strategies
This involves recognizing and forecasting market trends, understanding the competitive landscape, and implementing pricing decisions that will not only affect the immediate financial goals but also the long-term financial health and growth of Acosta Group
As a senior leader in the organization, the Vice President of Strategic Pricing will mentor and develop a high-performing pricing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
The individual will also play a vital role in strategic planning discussions, bringing their expertise in pricing strategy to align with the company's overall business objectives
In this executive role, it is crucial to maintain a strong connection with leaders in other business functions like sales, finance, operations and legal ensure a holistic approach to pricing strategy and decisions
The Vice President of Strategic Pricing is not only expected to lead, but also to inspire confidence and trust in all stakeholders, both internally and externally, making pricing and contracting a strategic core competency for Acosta Group
Lead the evolution of internal pricing tools, retail cost data, and CPQ system (Salesforce) at an enterprise level, ensuring the capabilities match the needs of a rapidly evolving marketplace
Develop and drive process to ensure all internal stakeholders (business development, finance, legal) are adequately and timely informed from opportunity to pricing to contracting
Develop and implement advanced pricing models, using predictive analytics and other data-driven techniques to support strategic pricing initiatives, quoting activities, RFP responses, and Whitespace opportunities
Act as a key liaison, facilitating alignment across operations, finance, business & client development to synchronize pricing strategy for high-value deals, thereby promoting a unified approach to strategic pricing
Deliver precise, timely pricing recommendations aimed at winning (or remediating) contracts with desired profit margins and terms, while effectively managing exceptions, and strategically navigating pricing complexities
Actively engage with the executive leadership team and business owners, providing detailed pricing analyses on-demand, and offering strategic pricing guidance for major business decisions
Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for Business Development and senior management, effectively communicating the pricing strategy, and influencing key decision-makers
Drive and oversee the development and implementation of a cohesive, long-term pricing strategy, owning the analysis to determine optimal price points and deal structures that balance growth and profitability
Champion pricing best practices across the organization and instill a pricing mindset in all business decision-making processes
Lead and mentor the strategic pricing team, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Regularly engage with key industry players, clients, and stakeholders to stay abreast of market trends and dynamics, leveraging these insights to inform Acosta's pricing strategies
Take an active role in C-suite meetings and discussions, offering expert perspectives and making strategic recommendations on pricing and its role in shaping Acosta's overall business trajectory
Perform other executive-level duties as required and/or assigned, displaying dynamic leadership and an unwavering commitment to Acosta's strategic pricing objectives
Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business
Job description
DESCRIPTION
As the Vice President of Strategic Pricing at Acosta Group, this individual will serve as a central executive in guiding the organization's strategic pricing decisions and policy making at the highest level. This influential role demands direct interaction with C-suite executives, key client owners, and business leaders to drive alignment on an all-encompassing pricing strategy. In addition to leading client-facing pricing negotiations, this role also requires active participation in and leadership of business development processes. The Vice President of Strategic Pricing will utilize their extensive experience and unique insights to prepare and present comprehensive, executive-level pricing presentations, conduct in-depth cost analyses, profitable pricing modeling, and spearhead a variety of ad-hoc strategic projects to drive profitable growth for Acosta Group. In their mission to drive above-market and highly profitable revenue growth, the Vice President of Strategic Pricing will be expected to critically assess current pricing models and implement innovative strategies. This involves recognizing and forecasting market trends, understanding the competitive landscape, and implementing pricing decisions that will not only affect the immediate financial goals but also the long-term financial health and growth of Acosta Group. As a senior leader in the organization, the Vice President of Strategic Pricing will mentor and develop a high-performing pricing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance. The individual will also play a vital role in strategic planning discussions, bringing their expertise in pricing strategy to align with the company's overall business objectives. In this executive role, it is crucial to maintain a strong connection with leaders in other business functions like sales, finance, operations and legal ensure a holistic approach to pricing strategy and decisions. The Vice President of Strategic Pricing is not only expected to lead, but also to inspire confidence and trust in all stakeholders, both internally and externally, making pricing and contracting a strategic core competency for Acosta Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the evolution of internal pricing tools, retail cost data, and CPQ system (Salesforce) at an enterprise level, ensuring the capabilities match the needs of a rapidly evolving marketplace.
• Develop and drive process to ensure all internal stakeholders (business development, finance, legal) are adequately and timely informed from opportunity to pricing to contracting.
• Develop and implement advanced pricing models, using predictive analytics and other data-driven techniques to support strategic pricing initiatives, quoting activities, RFP responses, and Whitespace opportunities.
• Act as a key liaison, facilitating alignment across operations, finance, business & client development to synchronize pricing strategy for high-value deals, thereby promoting a unified approach to strategic pricing.
• Deliver precise, timely pricing recommendations aimed at winning (or remediating) contracts with desired profit margins and terms, while effectively managing exceptions, and strategically navigating pricing complexities.
• Actively engage with the executive leadership team and business owners, providing detailed pricing analyses on-demand, and offering strategic pricing guidance for major business decisions.
• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for Business Development and senior management, effectively communicating the pricing strategy, and influencing key decision-makers.
• Drive and oversee the development and implementation of a cohesive, long-term pricing strategy, owning the analysis to determine optimal price points and deal structures that balance growth and profitability.
• Champion pricing best practices across the organization and instill a pricing mindset in all business decision-making processes.
• Lead and mentor the strategic pricing team, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Regularly engage with key industry players, clients, and stakeholders to stay abreast of market trends and dynamics, leveraging these insights to inform Acosta's pricing strategies.
• Take an active role in C-suite meetings and discussions, offering expert perspectives and making strategic recommendations on pricing and its role in shaping Acosta's overall business trajectory.
• Perform other executive-level duties as required and/or assigned, displaying dynamic leadership and an unwavering commitment to Acosta's strategic pricing objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications-Education and Experience
• 10+ years of high-level experience in shaping and leading pricing strategy initiatives in alignment with sophisticated client-facing business development efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s Degree.
Minimum Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive executive experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is highly valued.
• Exceptional financial acumen, with the ability to oversee complex financial management processes and leverage analytical and strategic skills to drive decision-making at the highest levels.
• Mastery of advanced Microsoft Excel, data analysis and PowerPoint functionalities is required, enabling the production of sophisticated reports and presentations for executive and board-level audiences.
• Innovative thought leader with a relentless drive and self-motivation to champion and guide strategic pricing initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to articulate complex pricing strategies to C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complicated pricing concepts and/or models to influence others and drive acceptance.
• Unwavering commitment to accuracy and precision, combined with exceptional organizational abilities to manage complex, high-level projects and initiatives.
• Highly adept in all aspects of financial modeling, capable of constructing, interpreting, and presenting models that inform strategic decisions at an executive level.
ABOUT US
Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.
By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.
Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l’efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants.
Acosta et ses filiales , de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l’avenir.
Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l’égalité des chances .
Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées . Si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi.
Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions de poste à sa discrétion afin de répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise, voire de les dépasser.
En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez et acceptez la Déclaration de confidentialité d’Acosta et les Conditions d’utilisation .
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $1+0,000.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 2575
