Assistant Pricing Manager
<h1><strong>Assistant Pricing Manager</strong></h1> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>Our mission is to help customers save time and money when purchasing commercial kitchen equipment and supplies by providing a customer-centric shopping experience. We leverage our industry buying power to offer top quality products and services.</p> <p>We are seeking a highly organized, articulate, and team-oriented Pricing Manager to lead our ecommerce pricing operations. This is a people management role first — you will oversee a team of approximately four pricing analysts who handle the day-to-day data analysis, competitive monitoring, and pricing adjustments. Your primary responsibility is to empower, organize, and optimize that team while developing a strong working knowledge of pricing strategy and industry practices.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with a natural aptitude for structured thinking, team coordination, and continuous learning. A background in law, contract analysis, compliance, or similar fields is highly advantageous — particularly for interpreting, applying, and strategically navigating Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies across our digital channels.</p> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lead and manage a team of ~4 pricing analysts, providing direction, structure, and day-to-day oversight of their workflow and output.</li> <li>Serve as the organizational hub of the pricing department — coordinate priorities, streamline processes, and ensure the team operates efficiently, while working independently simultaneously.</li> <li>Develop a working understanding of pricing strategies, margin management, and ecommerce pricing trends to provide informed leadership and guidance.</li> <li>Oversee MAP policy compliance across all digital channels — identifying potential violations by competitors and communicating findings to MAP administrators.</li> <li>Interpret MAP policy language with precision; apply a detail-oriented, analytical approach to assess compliance boundaries and strategically evaluate where policies may create opportunities or ambiguities.</li> <li>Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders (sales, ecommerce, product) and external parties (MAP administrators, vendors) on pricing matters.</li> <li>Review team output for accuracy, escalate issues appropriately, and maintain high standards for data integrity — without necessarily performing the analysis directly.</li> <li>Monitor industry pricing trends and competitor behavior, briefing leadership on relevant developments.</li> <li>Support the development of internal pricing documentation, SOPs, and reporting processes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Skills and Requirements</strong></h2> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in a team leadership, operations management, pricing coordination, or related role — experience managing small teams strongly preferred.</li> <li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to draft precise, professional correspondence and present information clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track team deliverables, and maintain structured workflows.</li> <li>Analytical mindset with the ability to understand and interpret pricing data at a high level, even if hands-on analysis is performed by your team.</li> <li>Experience working with large data sets or data-heavy operations is a plus; comfort reviewing reports and identifying meaningful patterns.</li> <li>Background in law, compliance, contract analysis, or technical writing is highly valued — particularly for MAP policy interpretation and argumentation.</li> <li>Familiarity with MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) policies, including how to identify competitor violations and communicate them effectively to MAP administrators.</li> <li>Ability to read policy language critically and identify permissible strategies and compliance boundaries.</li> <li>Experience with ecommerce platforms (NetSuite, Shopify, Magento, or similar) is a plus, but not required.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reviewing and managing reports. AI Leverage important.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and motivate a small team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.</li> <li>Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn the commercial kitchen equipment industry, and adaptability to evolving business needs.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Pre-Law, English, Operations, or a related field preferred.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>What Sets You Apart</strong></h2> <ul> <li>You have a legal or compliance background that gives you a sharp eye for policy interpretation — you understand the difference between the letter and spirit of an agreement.</li> <li>You are a natural organizer who thrives when building structure around a team and a process.</li> <li>You lead with communication — you know that a clear email or well-run meeting can accomplish more than hours of individual effort.</li> <li>You are motivated to become a subject matter expert in pricing in a well growing company.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and maintain product pricing across ecommerce platforms to ensure</li> </ul> <p>accuracy and competitiveness</p> <ul> <li>Support the execution of pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and</li> </ul> <p>profitability</p> <ul> <li>Conduct margin analysis and profitability reviews to support pricing decisions</li> <li>Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to identify pricing opportunities and risks</li> <li>Ensure MAP compliance across all ecommerce sales channels</li> <li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align pricing strategies with</li> </ul> <p>business goals</p> <ul> <li>Analyze sales performance, margin trends, and pricing impact on revenue</li> <li>Generate reports and insights using Excel and data analysis tools to support decision</li> </ul> <p>making</p> <ul> <li>Assist in pricing optimization initiatives using data analytics and AI tools where</li> </ul> <p>applicable</p> <ul> <li>Maintain organized documentation of pricing changes and pricing strategy decisions</li> <li>Support special pricing projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned</li> </ul> <p>US-Based Hours Requirement</p> <p>This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location. However,</p> <p>due to the fast-paced nature of ecommerce operations, at least 50% of working hours</p> <p>must overlap with US Eastern Standard Time to ensure effective communication and</p> <p>collaboration with the team.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why Work With Us</strong></p> <p>We believe that where you work and what you do matters. We foster a supportive and</p> <p>collaborative environment where team members can grow professionally while</p> <p>contributing to meaningful work.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fully remote position with flexible schedule</li> <li>Special employee pricing on commercial kitchen equipment and supplies</li> <li>Company-paid training and professional development opportunities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Competitive bonus structure</li> <li>13th-month pay</li> <li>Paid vacation time off</li> <li>HMO benefits</li> </ul>