Pricing Specialist

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Everyone communicates. It's the essence of the human experience. How we communicate is evolving. Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn, and thrive. The epicenter of this transformation is the network - our passion. Our experts are rethinking the purpose, role, and usage of networks to help our customers increase bandwidth, expand capacity, enhance efficiency, speed deployment and simplify migration. From remote cell sites to massive sports arenas, from busy airports to state-of-the-art data centers - we provide the essential expertise and vital infrastructure your business needs to succeed. The world's most advanced networks rely on CommScope connectivity.

We are currently recruiting for a Pricing Specialist for an opportunity located in Shakopee, Minnesota

JOB SUMMARY:

Partner with the NAR Sales Teams to support the Enterprise market with project pricing and sales support for all Commscope products mainly, the SYSTIMAX, Uniprise and NETCONNECT brands. Review competitive and strategic information from Sales Team and Distributor Partners and develop a pricing strategy for individual projects. Analyze profitability for each project to ensure financial metrics are met. Create and communicate pricing information with Distributor Business Partners and Sales Team.  Monitor competitor prices/data and recommend price changes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using independent judgment, receive, review, and respond to incoming requests from Business Partners and Sales team for project pricing in a timely manner.
• Review and approve registrations for project support from Business Partners.
• Manage project discounts as necessary to WIN project and meet financial targets for profitability average sell price and contribution.
• Monitor & modify pricing for all Business Partners (Distributors and VARs) to ensure duplicate discounts are not granted.
• Calculate and analyze profitability for projects using latest cost and price information.
• Maintain an expert knowledge of pricing and a general knowledge of production and technical matters that relate to pricing. Cross reference competitor products to CommScope products and offer pricing.
• Audit & monitor incoming Distributor requests for credit against quoted pricing.
• Verify and report on competitive activity including product offering, pricing, and other pertinent information.
• Subject Matter Expert to answer questions and/or resolve conflicts relating to project pricing.
• Responsible for absolute security of all pricing data, records and reports, and for the accuracy of input the computer system.
• Supplies detailed pricing analyses as requested by Sales and Product Management teams.
• Partners with Product Management team to complete special pricing related duties
• Provide innovative advice on how to best utilize existing computer data for various analysis needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A completed associate degree in related curriculum.
• Minimum of 2 years of related customer service experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of related sales/sales support experience.
• Intermediate computer skills desired; experience with SAP preferred. 

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. The expected salary range for this position is $62,000 - $78,000 based on hired level and experience. The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo 

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