Position Summary
Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Strategic Pricing Manager. This position will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and evaluating data on products, costs, and markets to support development and presentation of appropriate price and bid strategy. Will monitor and optimize pricing strategy through process control and variance analysis. This position reports to the Division Marketing Manager and will be responsible for the supervision of Quote Specialists. This position will have interaction with division staff, pricing managers, sales staff, and the corporate pricing team.
This role is an on-site position based at our Golden Valley, MN office. The responsibilities of the role require regular in-person collaboration and presence at the facility; therefore, fully remote work is not available for this position.
What Is a Quick Coupling?
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.
Responsibilities
The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Data Analytics, or other related fields
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2-3 years pricing or commercial product management experience.
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Advanced degree or certification preferred.
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
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Excellent PC skills with proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.
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Negotiation skills and commercial judgement. Knowledge of sales process.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Project management skills with sales/marketing experience.
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Willing and capable of facilitating change in organization.
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General understanding of financial and cost accounting practices.
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Must be able to maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping pricing information confidential.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
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Pay Range: $105700 to $185000 annually
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Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
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Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
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Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
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Career development and tuition reimbursement.
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Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
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Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
