Pricing Analyst I

POOLCORP • Covington, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst I supports POOLCORP’s pricing processes and strategies by analyzing data to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and profitability across our product portfolio. This entry-level role contributes to the development of pricing tools, conducts data-driven analyses, and partners with internal teams to ensure pricing practices align with business goals. The analyst will leverage AI-enabled pricing platforms, automation, and modern BI tools to surface insights faster, reduce manual effort, and help senior analysts and leadership translate data into actionable pricing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related field required. Master’s preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in pricing, analytics, or related analytical functions (internships and applied academic projects qualify).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH), complex formulas, conditional logic, data cleansing, and building repeatable models. Comfort with macros/VBA is a plus.
• Moderate understanding of relational databases (tables, keys, joins, normalization, and basic data modeling concepts) and working knowledge of SQL for querying, joining, filtering, and aggregating data across multiple tables.
• Exposure to BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI preferred.
• Exposure to AI-enabled or automated pricing tools (e.g., PROS, Vendavo, Pricefx, Zilliant, or comparable platforms) and comfort using AI-assisted workflows to accelerate analysis, automate recurring reporting, and improve data quality.
• Relevant coursework, certifications, internships, or hands-on project work qualifies.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as profitability, margins, cost structures, and price elasticity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python, R, or VBA for data manipulation and lightweight automation.
• Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics, or dynamic pricing concepts as applied to commercial decisions.
• Experience building or maintaining automated dashboards, alerts, or report pipelines.
• Awareness of data governance, version control, and documentation best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Foundational problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data efficiently and apply critical thinking to ambiguous problems.
• Curiosity and a desire for growth and continuous learning in analytics, AI, and pricing optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pricing data and market trends to evaluate profitability and margin impacts across categories, customer segments, and channels.
• Support the creation and refinement of pricing models for products and services, leveraging AI/ML-enabled pricing platforms (e.g., PROS, Vendavo, Pricefx, Zilliant, or similar) where applicable.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to track pricing performance and identify trends, automating recurring deliverables using BI tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI) and AI-assisted workflows.
• Assist in margin management initiatives by identifying pricing discrepancies, transactional issues, and elasticity signals surfaced by pricing analytics tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Category Management, IT) on pricing approvals, standards, and workflows.
• Prepare presentations summarizing pricing findings, AI-generated insights, and recommendations for senior analysts and leadership.
• Participate in the development, testing, and adoption of automation and AI tools to streamline data-driven decision-making, including dashboards, alerts, and recurring report pipelines.
• Monitor competitive landscapes and pricing benchmarks—including dynamic pricing trends—to inform strategic decisions.
• Contribute to the improvement of pricing controls, governance, and practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Document workflows, data lineage, and use cases for pricing automation and AI tools to support repeatable, auditable processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level