There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.
A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Pricing Specialist
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: $62,600-$83,900
*Compensation for this position includes base salary, bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a dedicated Pricing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the skills to formulate and implement pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing profitability across the organization. In addition, the Pricing Specialist ensures continuous development of pricing behaviors within the organization through ongoing education and collaboration with the Viking Electric Sales Organization.
You will…
- Proactively analyze and implement customer pricing intended to maximize Viking Electric profitability.
- Train new and existing Viking Electric sellers about pricing philosophy, structure and strategy.
- Establish and maintain sell price matrix records.
- Identify and resolve issues around pricing/margin, including working with product managers in understanding the cost management aspect and the impact on rebate and pricing support.
- Lead process improvements within our profitable pricing platform.
- Research and analyze market pricing via: internet, product knowledge, feedback, etc.
What You Bring
Requirements:
- Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum 3 years business/sales/purchasing/pricing experience in the electrical distribution industry with strong product knowledge.
- Eclipse knowledge preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License. Some travel required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
| - Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
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