Pricing Analyst

Company: Infoblox
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionIt's an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies-and having fun along the way.We are looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our Product Management team, reporting to the manager of Business Strategy and Pricing. In this role, you will help accelerate growth, optimize solutions, and transform business models across our product and service offerings. You will coordinate among multiple departments, including Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Product Management, to support product SKU and pricing releases as well as price list management.You're the ideal candidate if you are a highly motivated, compelling storyteller who can communicate complex issues, insights, and recommendations and get buy-in from stakeholders across the company. You are an intellectually curious, creative problem-solver who loves complex challenges and has a knack for bringing clarity to ambiguous problems.What you'll do: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product releases, -ensuring that all new products are in the systems correctly and orderable at the release date, as well as facilitating changes to existing SKUs and pricingEnsure all SKU aspects of the appropriate release are specified and understood, including how to upgrade, renew, and trade-in; end-of-life products; and featuresProvide follow up to ensure release specifications and provisions do not fall through the cracks in Infoblox's systems and processesSupport and create SKU and pricing communication and training materials for internal and external audiencesLeverage existing processes where specified, but also create and improve processes based on corporate objectives and feedback from team membersMaintain and update all price lists, distribute quarterly, and answer price list and SKU questionsDevelop pricing proposals for new products and refine pricing for existing products based on customer, field, internal deal data, and qualitative and quantitative market research. Put together proposals in collaboration with Product Marketing, Product Management, field and FinanceModel financial and business impact of pricing optionsWhat you'll bring:2+ years of experience in finance, consulting, business strategy, operations, IT, product marketing, product licensing, or pricing required, and previous experience working in an analytical capacity a plusDemonstrated expertise working with large data sets and using PowerPoint and Excel-pivot tables and other advanced functional knowledge is a plusAbility to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and provide the "glue" among diverse IT systems and processes Understanding SKU creation and analytical methodologies requiredExperience working in a software company, in a SaaS business, or a renewals business is a plusExperience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plusStrong planning, time management, and project management skillsAbility to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to learn and develop into a strategic business leaderExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with and influence the decisions of different levels of managementExperience and comfort using data-driven analyses to solve complex business problems and to quantify opportunitiesBachelor's in business, finance, statistics, economics, or other related areasWhat success looks like:After six months, you will---Have a solid understanding of the end-to-end SKU and pricing processes and systems involvedUnderstand Infoblox's SKU and pricing ecosystem, on top of the day-to-day operations and challengesGenerate business proposals and understand and analyze Infoblox data -After about a year, you will---Drive operational excellence throughout the implementation of new offers, as well as identify opportunities to improve processesCollaborate with peers and teams across the organization on various initiatives and lead individual initiativesBe a go-to person and critical contributor to the success of the Pricing organizationWe've got you covered:Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness-as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day-we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers. Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location--- Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classesDelicious and healthy snacks and beveragesElectric vehicle charging stationsOutdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQDog park and pet-friendly programsNewly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenitiesWhy Infoblox?We've created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you're a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it's like to be a Bloxer. We think you'll be excited to join our team.#LI-HH1

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