What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Specialist position at Associated Food Stores?
### **JOB SUMMARY**
The **Pricing Specialist** plays a critical role in providing administrative support for retail pricing, report development, and analysis. This position involves preparing deal sheets and doing a competitive analysis for retail items, maintaining data integrity within the server, which serves as the master file for Associated Food Stores. Assisting in tasks contributing to the growth of the program. The Pricing Specialist will also engage in clerical tasks and retail support while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and retail store team members through effective communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The **Pricing Specialist** plays a critical role in providing administrative support for retail pricing, report development, and analysis. This position involves preparing deal sheets and doing a competitive analysis for retail items, maintaining data integrity within the server, which serves as the master file for Associated Food Stores. Assisting in tasks contributing to the growth of the program. The Pricing Specialist will also engage in clerical tasks and retail support while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and retail store team members through effective communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- **Administrative Support:** Provide comprehensive administrative pricing support to retail teams.
- **Communication:** Convey important pricing information through various communication channels, including phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
- **Inquiries and Direction:** Respond to inquiries from team members and leaders regarding pricing, providing guidance and support as needed.
- **Consultation:** Advise retailers on pricing issues, gross margins, and available pricing options.
- **Pricing Structure Development:** Assist in defining and refining the pricing structure for retail stores.
- **Market Research:** Research, develop, and maintain pricing zones to optimize pricing strategies.
- **Educational Materials:** Develop and communicate educational resources, presentations, and materials for the management team and retail stores.
- **Additional Duties:** Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
- **Education:** A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is preferred.
- **Experience:**
- ** **Grocery retail environment experience or equivalent data analytics preferred
- A broad knowledge of DSD products and processes is advantageous.
- **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other related software.
- **Communication Skills:** Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in all situati
- **Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills:** Strong creative problem-solving and organizational abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- **Mathematical and Analytical Skills:** Demonstrable math and analytical skills are essential.
- **Project Management:** Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
- **Attendance:** Regular on-site attendance is required. Use of a personal vehicle may be necessary for travel.
- Work is performed in a typical office environment.
- This role involves extensive computer work, requiring prolonged sitting and repetitive motions associated with keyboard and mouse use.
- There will also be prolonged exposure to computer screens and indoor lighting.