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Manager of Pricing

First Student (school bus)

Cincinnati, OHFull-time$100–110K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–110K/yr
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

First Student (school bus) is hiring a Manager of Pricing. The Manager of Pricing oversees the proposal pricing process, develops and maintains Excel‑based pricing models, collaborates with business development, operations, finance and senior managers, and ensures timely pricing proposals while supporting pricing strategies and standards.

Key focus areas include Develop pricing using Excel spreadsheet based bid model, Work with multiple managers in Business Development to develop pricing for active proposals, and Develop pricing proposals with limited information on tight deadlines.

Important skills include Advanced Microsoft Excel, Self-Motivated, Independent Thinking, High Level Prioritization, Leadership, and Customer Communication. Preferred (not required): Proposal Pricing Process Management, Pricing Model Development, Customer Price Page Completion, and Cost Trend Review.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Microsoft ExcelSelf-MotivatedIndependent ThinkingHigh Level PrioritizationLeadershipCustomer CommunicationCollaborationSafety Lifestyle CommitmentEnglish ProficiencyProposal Pricing Process ManagementPricing Model DevelopmentCustomer Price Page CompletionCost Trend ReviewModel Input ManagementPricing Proposal DevelopmentBid Model Input MaintenanceCost AnalysisDeadline ManagementBid Review SchedulingPricing Proposal Assumption Back-UpPricing Strategy DevelopmentPricing Standards Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Finance or Business or Equivalent

Full job description

Manages the proposal pricing process, develops pricing models, and completes customer price pages. Works closely with Directors of Business Development, Operations and other Corporate staff to complete pricing models. Works closely with FT Finance staff to review cost trends and manage model inputs.

Major Responsibilities

  • Develops pricing using Excel spreadsheet based bid model.

  • Works with multiple managers in Business Development to develop pricing for active proposals.

  • Develops pricing proposals with limited information on tight deadlines.

  • Maintains bid model inputs as the economic environment or corporate policies change.

  • Analyzes differences between budgeted and actual costs relating to new business.

  • Maintains deadlines imposed by customers and internal staff.

  • Schedules bid reviews with appropriate Senior Managers and provides necessary back-up for pricing proposal assumptions.

  • Assists in developing pricing strategies and standards. Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business (or equivalent)

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills mandatory.

  • Self-motivated professional, independent thinker with high level prioritization skills

  • Strong leadership and customer communication skills

  • Able to work in team environment with multiple managers

  • Committed to a Safety lifestyle

Compensation ranges from $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.

Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

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