Pricing & Promotions Analyst

Job Number: 16469

Position Title: Analyst Pricing & Promotions

External Description:

The Pricing & Promotions Analyst is responsible for the functional delivery, communication and management of the process supporting promotions and POS pricing for the Outlet channel. This position will work closely with all functional areas of Company Planning and applicable business teams to ensure all promotions ring correctly for stores in the business channel. The Pricing & Promotions Analyst will serve as a liaison between the Merchandise Planning team and Store Communications. This role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of promotion execution while working closely with all cross-functional teams, ultimately assuming responsibility for the Outlet channel.

 

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! 50% off Talbots and our Haven Well Within brand as well as local business discounts (where applicable)!

 What You'll Do:

• Support the business with coordination and execution of deals and promotions in pricing system.
• Responsible for all CFT communications and materials needed for timely execution.
• Serve as the pricing system expert and advise the business teams on best execution process.
• Partner with Store Operations team in response to business critical promotional or pricing errors in stores.
• Maintain pricing and promotions calendar for the team.
• Manage creation of cross channel markdown and POS picture books for the business as needed.
• Monitor store bar code use and identify areas of opportunity for the business.
• *Assist the Sr. Analyst with business tasks as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Manager.

Who You Are:

• • Bachelor’s degree or matching business experience required
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred in retail, planning, allocation, or systems support
  • Functional understanding of retail/vertical retail business processes
  • Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
  • Ability to use logic to solve problems
  • Able to present ideas and direction clearly to others
  • Able to build strong relationships with a diverse group of business partners
  • Ability to use logic to solve problems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
  • Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
  • Possess a strong sense of urgency and a high level of attention to detail
  • Must be disciplined and able to work under pressure while being flexible and able to adapt

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US