Sr. Pricing Manager (Internal Applicants Only)

The Opus Group • Beaverton (Hybrid), OR

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About The Position

The Senior Pricing Manager is responsible for preparing pricing estimates and related documents for the RFP process for the Event Technology and Registration Team, with support for Account Management, Event Management, Creative, and Production services. The role follows Delivery Operations processes and contributes as an active member of the Delivery Operations team. It works with historical and industry knowledge to produce competitive, accurate estimates and clearly defined bids, supporting event profitability and alignment with client budgets. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Pricing and has no supervisory responsibilities. It is based in Beaverton, Oregon, or remote, with less than 5% annual travel, potentially domestic and international.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in event registration, event management, or sales operations for corporate events.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, analytical, and project-management skills.
• Exceptional professional integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and email skills.
• Ability to interact with and present to senior-level employees and executive staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects within tight time constraints and perform in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to short-notice changes and frequent interruptions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, vendors, and clients, and to assist colleagues with work beyond regular job requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and contracts; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to understand and interpret budgets and financial reports and explain basic financial matters.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; create, monitor, and understand budgets, debits, credits, and reconciliation.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to use multiple tool suites, such as Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Monday.com, and file shares.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred.
• G Suite experience, including Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, competitive pricing estimates for Event Technology and Registration team proposals using historical and industry knowledge.
• Work with Business Development, Account Management, and Event Technology and Registration leadership to produce clearly defined bids.
• Participate in client quality-assurance calls as needed to gather pricing details and answer event billing questions.
• Prepare estimates using provided templates and ensure pricing accuracy.
• Work with Business Analytics to review event-hours analysis and help maintain event profitability.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Identify potential challenges and escalate them as necessary for prompt resolution.
• Apply an understanding of agency business models and client financial management, including revenue, expenses, and pricing-related specialized reporting.
• Consult on and manage tracking for group COGs as needed.
• Assist with project setup in PSA, including time tracking and resourcing, as needed.
• Assist with high-level projects as needed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Opus operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the client financial team to align pricing with client budgets.
• Self-manage work/life balance and take initiative to identify better ways for the team to work.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Health and dental insurance with a choice of plans.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Option to elect additional life insurance and long-term disability insurance at employee expense.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts with the option to contribute pre-tax dollars.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexibility in work schedules.
• Generous time off.

What This Job Offers

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