Pricing Analyst

Pricing AnalystToday's logistics marketplace is an ever-changing landscape where you can make your mark. Spot gives you the tools to tackle industry challenges for our partners. Here, initiative, drive, and teamwork form the basis for a rewarding, fast-paced career.The Pricing Analyst is a key contributor to our sales and product teams. This role is responsible for the preparation of proposals, including content development, accurate, complete, and effective pricing of RFQs, and reviewing and qualifying all submissions from the sales and product teams.

Working collaboratively with account leaders, sales managers, and subject matter experts, this individual gathers insights to ensure customers and prospective customers receive the Spot Experience.Ideal Candidate and QualificationsYou possess industry experience and are detail-oriented, leading insightful dialogue among our internal stakeholders.FTL experience across dry van, reefer, and flatbed, with an understanding of how mode and equipment type drive rate and capacity dynamics.Leverage market rate intelligence and lane-level benchmarks to pressure-test pricing assumptions and identify competitive gaps.You excel at project management and are highly organized.Bachelor's degree3-5 years of proven experience, including 3 years in the 3PL/brokerage industryAbility to manage large data sets, cross-referencing them against multiple other data sets to draw conclusionsStrong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence othersResponsibilitiesPartner with sales leaders and Account Managers to manage the RFQ and proposal processUtilize Spot's pricing models, market intelligence, and analytical tools to support pricing decisionsDevelop proposal pricing rates in conjunction with the length and scope of the contractPrepare, integrate, and assure the quality of all financial information included in customer bid review packagesPerform post-bid analysis, including win/loss trends, awarded volume, pricing competitiveness, and performance against pricing assumptionsPartner with the data science team to provide business feedback and help improve pricing models, data products, and decision-support toolsCoordinate the development and improvement of processes to ensure compliance with business requirementsDrive understanding of revenue, margin, and cost drivers in freight verticals/channelsSkillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication, analytical, and writing skills.Strong organization and attention to detailAdaptability, multitasking ability, sense of urgencyExcellent MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skillsFamiliarity with data scripting languages (SQL, Python, R)Location(s)Chicago, Illinois: On-site 5 days a weekCompensationCompetitive SalaryIncentive compensation eligible (Corporate Plan)Spot Benefits401(k) and employer matchingLife InsuranceHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeavePaid HolidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Spot is built on relationships, combining 24/7 support with a proven, passionate, and dedicated team of logistics professionals. You can reach your true potential through the unlimited opportunities we offer. When you put in the effort, show initiative, solve problems, and build lasting client relationships, you earn respect and rewards. You'll also be a key component to the success of an industry leader.

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