Summary:

Analyzes product information and ensures item pricing is accurate at the store level; provides system support to stores and Category Management; ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines

Responsibilities:

Coordinates information between Company and vendor systems to ensure proper pricing for merchandiseSets up and maintains product promotions, including the setup of new products and/or product lines, in the price book systemMonitors and controls retail pricing in the storesEnsures pricing data entered into the system is accurate and completeResearches and analyzes new product pricing/pricing exceptions and makes appropriate product classification decisions, based upon criteria established in conjunction with the Category ManagerIdentifies pricing implementation problems, recommends solutions, and communicates the course of action to appropriate areas within the organizationProvides advice and guidance, to Category Management, regarding point of sale (POS) system implementationIdentifies deficiencies in departmental policies, procedures, systems, and practices; recommends solutions accordinglyInteracts with vendors in order to obtain information needed to maintain accurate product database filesCompiles information and creates reports, in order to bill vendors for rebatesProvides support to operations via marketing store support centerCompletes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Supervisor

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or related field preferred

Experience Requirements:

See Grade Level Distinctions

Skill Requirements:

Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applicationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues General and specific knowledge of retail pricing and sales in a convenience store environmentDetailed knowledge of the point of sale systemPositive, professional attitude and adaptive to changeCapable of working in a fast-paced environmentGood understanding of intra-department functions and operationsAbility to perform repeated bending, standing and reachingAbility to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds