Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Veritiv
Job overview
The Director, Pricing Strategy & Execution at Veritiv leads pricing and cost governance initiatives to drive margin improvement, revenue growth, and scalable execution across the commercial organization.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves owning enterprise pricing strategy, leading cost management and governance, developing pricing strategies with cross-functional partners, designing pricing models, implementing pricing tools, enabling adoption, managing governance frameworks, supporting deal structures, and measuring pricing performance.
Compensation and benefits
Veritiv offers healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, extensive training, professional development, career pathing, mentorship, and an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 12+ years in go-to-market strategy or pricing roles, preferably in B2B distribution or industrial sectors, with experience leading large initiatives, strong commercial acumen, pricing tool expertise, and excellent communication skills. A Master's in Business Administration and Bachelor's in Economics are preferred.
Career development
The company provides extensive training, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities for growth.
Work environment and culture
Veritiv promotes an engaging, inclusive culture with employee-led resource groups, recognition platforms, and a collaborative atmosphere focused on sustainability and responsible operations.
Company information
Veritiv is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions, JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products, serving diverse industries globally with a strong team and innovative solutions.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid based in Atlanta, reporting to the SVP of Commercial Strategy.
Unique job features
This role is highly visible and strategic, involving leadership of enterprise-wide pricing and cost governance initiatives with cross-functional collaboration and advanced pricing tool implementation.
Company overview
Veritiv Corporation is a leading North American business-to-business distributor of packaging, facility solutions, print, and publishing products and services. They generate revenue through the sale and distribution of these products, as well as providing logistics and supply chain management solutions. Founded in 2014 from the merger of International Paper's xpedx division and Unisource Worldwide, Veritiv has established itself as a key player in the distribution industry, serving a wide range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and more.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in pricing strategy and execution, emphasizing your ability to drive margin expansion and revenue growth in complex, decentralized organizations like Veritiv.
Focus on showcasing experience with cost management, governance frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Supply Chain, as these are key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Veritiv's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration for the Director, Pricing Strategy & Execution role.
Connect with professionals in Veritiv's Commercial Strategy or Pricing divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent pricing initiatives Veritiv has undertaken or expressing interest in how they integrate pricing tools like Vendavo or PriceFX.
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