Director, Pricing Strategy

Director, Pricing Strategy page is loaded## Director, Pricing Strategylocations: Corporate Office - HQtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R000031187**Location:**Secaucus, New Jersey#### **Job Summary:**The Director - Pricing Strategy leads the team dedicated to developing and evolving pricing strategies for long term health and market positioning of the TCP brands. This role oversees pricing governance, analytical frameworks, and cross-functional execution across merchandising, marketing, supply chain, finance, and digital commerce with both HQ and offshore teams. The Senior Director of Pricing Strategy plays a critical role in balancing customer value, competitive pressure, and financial performance. In today's data-driven retail environment, pricing is a key strategic lever - and this role ensures pricing decisions drive clarity on positioning and promotions across all channels.## **Responsibilities:****Key Accountabilities:*** Develop and own the enterprise pricing strategy aligned with corporate financial and growth objectives.* Set pricing standards, frameworks, and governance across all retail channels (in-store, e-commerce, omni-channel).* Lead long-term pricing initiatives, including value pricing, promotional effectiveness, markdown optimization, and dynamic pricing models.* Leverage advanced analytics, AI, and pricing tools to optimize price elasticity, demand forecasting, and margin performance.* Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.* Collaborate with financial planning teams both pre-season and in-season to address discount rates and permanent markdown needs.* Work closely with merchant teams to provide insights for competitive pricing strategies, conducting both current and future positioning* analyses.* Collaborate with financial planning teams both pre-season and in-season to address discount rates and permanent markdown needs.* Work closely with merchant teams to provide insights for competitive pricing strategies, conducting both current and future positioning* analyses.* Actively participate in seasonal business strategy meetings with Divisional Merchandise Managers (DMMs), providing valuable insights to* identify high-level opportunities.* Partner closely with Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Digital, Supply Chain, and Store Operations.* Provide pricing guidance for new product introductions, private-label strategies, and category resets.* Support enterprise initiatives such as loyalty programs, personalization, and competitive benchmarking.* Establish KPIs and dashboards to track pricing performance and business impact.* Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing pricing teams.* Build a strong pricing capability, culture of accountability, and analytical excellence.* Champion change management and adoption of pricing tools and processes.**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Analytics, or a related field (MBA preferred).* 10+ years of progressive experience in pricing, strategy, analytics, or commercial leadership.**Skills & Behaviors:*** Prior experience using Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) is required.* Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.* Deep expertise in pricing strategy, elasticity modeling, and margin management.* Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L drivers.* Advanced analytical skills; experience working with large data sets and pricing software/tools.* Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.* Ability to influence executives and drive alignment across diverse teams.**Hourly/Salary**$115,000.00 - $225,000.00 Salaryo Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.**The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.**# **make our PLACE yours**Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work. We are seeking top talent who are eager to contribute to a high-performing team!We are proud to be the largest pure-play children's specialty apparel retailer in North America and continue to celebrate the success of our collection of brands, including The Children's PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ PLACE.If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment, please review our current list of openings and apply today!Follow us on:| | | #J-18808-Ljbffr The Children's Place