Pricing Analyst - Chattanooga, United States - Trident Transport

Description

Job Description

Who We Are
Trident is a full-service logistics company that specializes in brokering and handling freight 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. Solving problems and helping our customers is what we do best. We are here to help. Anytime. Anywhere. No Matter What

INC. 5000 has recognized us as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States for six years in a row and we were ranked in the top 500 for back-to-back years. Our unrivaled work environment has been highlighted many times and gathered multiple awards, including "Best of the Best – Places to Work."

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically-minded Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic freight brokerage team. The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for analyzing market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and internal data to develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while maintaining competitiveness in the freight brokerage industry. This role requires strong quantitative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of transportation logistics.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who embody the following qualities:

• Professional Initiative: Bring a growth-oriented mindset coupled with a dynamic and polished professional demeanor.
• Autonomy and Team Collaboration: Excel in working independently while seamlessly integrating into a collaborative team environment.
• Exemplary Communication Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication to effectively engage with clients and internal team members.
• Organizational Excellence: Display meticulous attention to detail, combined with efficient organizational skills, particularly in high-paced environments.
• Motivated and Driven: Possess an innate motivation and drive to succeed, with a proven record of achieving and exceeding goals.
• Competitive Drive: Exhibit a natural inclination for competition, constantly striving for improvement and excellence.

Responsibilities

As a Pricing Analyst, you will:

• Analyze market conditions, industry trends, and customer demand to identify pricing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies for various freight transportation services, considering factors such as distance, weight, volume, and mode of transportation.
• Conduct thorough competitive analysis to understand competitor pricing strategies and position our services effectively in the market.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with business objectives and customer needs.
• Utilize data analytics tools and systems to gather, organize, and analyze pricing data from various sources.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pricing strategies, making recommendations for adjustments as needed to maximize profitability and market share.
• Provide timely and accurate pricing guidance and support to sales teams, including responding to pricing requests and negotiating pricing terms with customers and carriers.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and emerging trends that may impact pricing decisions.
• Prepare and present regular reports and presentations on pricing performance, trends, and insights to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of pricing models, tools, and processes to enhance pricing capabilities and efficiency within the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Retirement Plan (401k) with company match.
• Paid vacation policy, personal time policy and paid holidays.
• A company-paid cellphone.
• Office games, sports leagues, snacks, catered lunches, and more

Trident Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected status.