Direct Marketing Analyst- Intermediate jobs in Minnesota

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If you’re thinking of a new career, every day at IWCO we’re about doing the same thing for our employees as we do for our clients: Making Better HappenSM. We care about results. And we care about each other. We all strive to be better today than we were yesterday. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and on-site wellness programs – not to mention the opportunity to work with the most talented people in marketing who’ll challenge you and help you become better every day.

Overall Summary:

The Pricing Analyst provides pricing strategy for new and existing accounts, assists with review and maintenance of rate cards and RFP pricing spreadsheets. They also complete periodic pricing review and analysis of existing accounts.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory of rate cards.
• Ensure labor and materials pricing adjustments are implemented according to signed.
• Ensure that Billing has access to, and understands how to use, valid rate cards for billing purposes.
• Complete cross-customer analysis of rate cards.
• Develop and maintain database for as pricing analysis resource.
• Interpret rate card details and identify additional billing opportunities within each rate card.
• Collaborate with Production Analysts to identify opportunities to streamline pricing to improve billing process efficiency.
• Serve as a mentor for Sales, Client Services, Account Executives, and Production Analysts for additional billing opportunities.
• Analyze cost and gross profit.
• Assist in developing pricing estimates.
• Compare and maintain reporting of product and service pricing across verticals; analyze and monitor pricing trends across customers, products, programs, process, and locations.
• Periodically review and research “market” pricing versus estimating standards to analyze how estimated costs compare to “market”.
• Develop pricing and executive pricing strategy through the RFP process.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pricing & Costing and Sales with setting prices and analyzing opportunities to increase revenue.
• Utilize internal notification process when challenging pricing opportunities arise.
• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Windows, and Outlook; Advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience with Monarch Software preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Ability to work closely and collaborate with teams and individuals throughout the organization.

Exceptional internal and external customer service skills.

Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Strong analytical and mathematical ability.

Commitment to quality results.

Effectively adapt and prioritize under fluctuating workloads and timelines.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum four-year post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, data sciences or related field required.
• Prefer 3-5 years’ related experience. Experience in printing, converting and/or mailing industries is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 8 hours consecutively.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Pre-Screen Background Check & Drug Screen Required

IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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