Job Description
Manager, Pricing Operations
Remote USA
Full time
JR424
At Zappos, we look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy fun and maybe even a little weirdness. So be sure to check on whether you’re aligned with our company values and culture. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW as a member of the Zappos family, then check out the job description below!
Company Culture is at Our Core
Our 10 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
Do our values speak to you?
- Deliver WOW Through Service
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
- Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
- Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Do More With Less
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble
We Focus on Four C’s
- Company Culture
- Customer Service
- Commerce (the “E” kind in our case)
- Community
Zappos continues to transform and grow. Ensuring the four C’s remain top of mind in everyone’s day-to-day means delivering happiness and WOW in the long-term to customers, as well as employees, vendors, shareholders and the community, in a sustainable way.
It’s also part of our core culture to offer shoppers more styles and variety, while reimagining ways to exceed expectations, protect and grow our company culture, and serve our communities near and far.
Company Perks: Quick Reference
- A generous Zapponian discount program.
- A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay healthy and fit.
- Zappos pays 100% of every employee’s medical, dental, and vision.
- Plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
- Zappos pays for 100% of any 12 therapy, mental health, or coaching sessions each year.
- Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, mentoring, and 401k.
- Make an impact through volunteer adventures and other community programs
- Mandatory fun? Yes, please. Enjoy team building, family spirit and plenty of room to recharge.
Check out more company perks on our website.
- Zapponian [noun| employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results.
- Bold [adjective| not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is an opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.
- Perks [noun| the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits, and more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount.
- 1990s [noun| a decade we love, but no longer live in]. Old school cover letters are so 1990. Want to show us who you really are? Create a video cover letter. A flash mob, a comedic monologue whatever showcases your passion for Zappos and the work you’d be doing! Videos are not required, but if you create it, we’ll watch it.
- Scout [noun| you’re a recruiter, too]. As a Zapponian, we’ll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruiting team, scouting for the best people to grow our company.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Are you looking for a highly visible role working cross functionally with all areas of the business and have a true passion for data analysis? Does the challenge of determining the appropriate strategy for an ambiguous problem space excite you? Do you thrive in connecting your work to the overall company strategic goals? Are you willing to roll up your sleeves to build a pricing program that will significantly impact our customers?
- A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused and will have an ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
- You will be responsible for leading the team and implementing pricing and channel visibility strategy.
- You will influence all cross functional departments with strong communication to gain alignment on pricing processes, opportunities and risks.
- You will lead a team of analysis and economics experts who leverage a variety of data platforms and analytical tools to determine the necessary pricing actions to maximize profitability, while still ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- You will create pricing decisions based on analysis and input from data in order to determine how best to price an item that will be attractive for our customers, profitable for Zappos, and anchor on building trust for anyone shopping on Zappos.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Driving the implementation of tactical pricing initiatives and strategy changes; addressing process, technical requirements, communication, training users, and overall change management in coordination with other key stakeholders.
- Assessing financial impact, review changes with business stakeholders, translate changes into pricing rules, implement and test those in the pricing system, recap the financial impact, and adjust as necessary.
- Developing and overseeing pricing health KPIs in support of understanding customer trust and enact process changes in alignment with strategy.
- Managing and influencing relationships and partnerships with outside vendors and contractors.
- Creating influential partnerships with cross functional business partners to understanding and influence needs and communicating strategy and actions accordingly in support of business.
- Leading team to apply analytics to identify opportunities that achieve sustained competitive advantage.
- Implementing and guiding others on pricing strategy within reporting and analytics and advising on health and goal towards pricing goals.
- Comparing prices set by competitors and measuring customer satisfaction
- Working with senior leaders to manage risk across various aspects of business operations
- Providing inputs to the pricing systems roadmap, verifying that the pricing systems supports implementing the planned pricing strategy and process changes to build scalability and automations into the reporting and analysis
- Auditing department goals to align with broader organizational goals; answer to department performance.
- Leading the team in the evaluation of competitor and marketplace dynamics to assess the impact on the organization’s business and develop data-driven pricing strategy and process recommendations.
- Analyzing and communicating KPI’s with stakeholders to continually evaluate and refine pricing practices, tactics, and strategy focused on results and actions.
- Verifying day-to-day pricing processes, policies, and practices support business objectives and strategic goals, while meeting SOX and legal compliance.
- Developing business and pricing acumen, as well as creating efficient internal processes and practices.
- Managing the recruitment, coaching, and development of pricing team, including influencing the evolution of the pricing team, setting and aligning goals, and translating them into actionable plans
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field of discipline or equivalent experience.
- At least five (5) years of experience in pricing operations.
- At least two (2) years of people management experience, to include coaching and developing.
- Proficient in using a PC and Microsoft Office.
WHAT REALLY EXCITES US:
- Experience with SQL & Tableau.
- Experience using pricing platforms.
- Experience in pricing operations in the retail and/or e-commerce industries.
