Acuity Brands, Inc

Director Pricing - Operations

Acuity Brands, Inc • $135K — $268K *
Conyers, GA 30094In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in pricing, commercial operations, or related roles, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and drive strategic actions.
  • Technical proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and other data analysis tools; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proven problem-solving ability to identify and resolve issues in pricing models.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve pricing operations across quoting and order management to align with business objectives.
  • Serve as a liaison between Pricing and Technology teams to translate business needs into system requirements.
  • Oversee implementation of pricing changes to ensure accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
  • Identify and streamline pricing workflows to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.
  • Leverage data tools like Power BI for insights into pricing performance and guide data structuring within systems.

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K benefits with employer matching.
  • Commissions/incentive compensation opportunities based on role.
  • Flexible work location within the U.S. with some travel required.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description


Work location:
  • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.


Job Summary

This role sits at the intersection of pricing strategy, operations, and technology. The Director of Pricing Operations will act as a key partner in shaping how pricing is executed from quotations to orders, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and system capabilities. This individual will also lead analytics and data management teams, playing a critical role in translating pricing strategy into scalable, system-driven processes, and working closely with Technology, Sales, and Product teams to modernize and optimize pricing execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pricing Operations Strategy: Define and evolve how pricing is operationalized across quoting, order management, and e-commerce channels, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business
    objectives.
  • Technology & Systems Partnership: Serve as a liaison between Pricing and Technology teams to translate business needs into system requirements, particularly within Product Data Management systems and related pricing/quoting platforms.
  • Pricing Execution & Governance: Oversee the implementation of pricing changes, ensuring accuracy,
    consistency, and proper governance across systems and processes, with adherence to SOX controls,audit requirements, and documentation standards.
  • Process Design & Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline pricing workflows, reduce manual intervention, and improve efficiency across quoting and order processes.
  • Data & Insights Enablement: Leverage tools such as Power BI to provide visibility into pricing performance, while guiding how data is structured and used within systems.


Minimum Experience

  • Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to connect high-level pricing strategy with day-to-day execution and system capabilities.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into strategic actions.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to work across business and technology teams, aligning stakeholders and driving outcomes.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with Power BI, Excel, and other data analysis tools. Familiarity with our ERP systems is a plus.
  • Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication abilities to convey insights to crossfunctional teams.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues in pricing models and develop solutions to address them.
  • Education: 5-7 years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience: Experience in pricing, commercial operations, or related roles (manufacturing experience
    preferred). Exposure to pricing systems, ERP platforms, or digital commerce tools
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in data analysis or pricing strategy are a plus.


Travel Requirements

Up to 50%, primarily to Atlanta, with additional customer and site visits as needed.

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The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $268,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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