What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing and Proposal Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
What stands out about this role?
- High-Visibility Work and Impact: Report directly to the Director of FP&A and have a direct impact on the long term business success
- Seeking and Up and Comer: Looking for a candidate ready to take the next step into a working manager role.
Responsibilities include:
- Shape and execute pricing approaches for manufactured products, using a mix of cost-based, value-driven, and market-aligned methods to support profit and growth targets.
- Evaluate production economics, supply chain inputs, and market conditions to guide timely pricing decisions.
- Research competitors and market dynamics to uncover pricing opportunities and strengthen market positioning.
- Track pricing results and refine strategies to hit revenue, margin, and volume objectives.
- Work with sales and operations to develop pricing frameworks, discount structures, and contract terms that aid customer acquisition and retention.
- Lead the creation of clear, compelling proposals in partnership with sales, marketing, and innovation teams.
- Drive the rollout of pricing systems and analytics tools to improve decision-making, speed, and forecasting accuracy.
- Perform in-depth cost reviews to spot efficiency gains and margin enhancement opportunities.
- Keep current on industry shifts, input costs, and regulatory updates to adjust pricing proactively.
- Deliver pricing insights, recommendations, and performance updates to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (Required); MBA preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- 3-5 years of experience in pricing, revenue management, or strategic finance
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI), and ERP software
- Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning
- Salary $100-130k
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000