Do you possess strong analytical and technical abilities and demand fast, but carefully thought-out results?  Are you independent in putting forth your own innovative and original ideas, which can change the organization while being resourceful and persuasive in overcoming obstacles?  You are a decisive self-starter with the competitive drive to win.  If this describes you then we encourage you to apply for our Manager, Connect New Products & Optional Services Pricing position based in Park Ridge, NJ. 

Job Purpose:

The Manager, Products and Services Pricing has responsibility over the development and implementation of pricing strategy for key products, service, and emerging business segments of Hertz; as well as the coordination of marketing, operational, legal, and financial support with respective business partners.

Key-results areas: 

·       Develop, communicate, and recommend/implement pricing, marketing and promotional strategies and tactics for Hertz Connect, new products, and optional services; including product, channel, and geographic market development.

·       Distribute regular reports, which provide insight into segmentation and contribution issues to all levels of management.

·       Monitor, collect, evaluate, and distribute competitive pricing/yield information for products and channels in specific geographic markets.

·       Generate, evaluate, and distribute reservation, transaction, RPD, and contribution information for products and channels for specific geographic markets.

·       Develop, review, and approve promotional offers in coordination with the marketing department for specific geographic markets.

·       Develop knowledge of marketing, pricing, and operational concepts specific to the RAC, car sharing, and other mobility-related industries.

·       Develop working knowledge of internal/external system requirements to effectively execute strategies/tactics in the online marketplace.

·       Develop a strong working relationship with corporate and field personnel.

Job Contacts:

·       Senior Director, Pricing Strategy

·       Pricing/Contribution Analysts

·       Pricing/Contribution Managers

·       Senior Director, Car Sharing Operations

·       Revenue Managers

·       Field Operations Personnel

·       Marketing Personnel

·       Legal Personnel

·       IT Personnel

Mandatory Requirements:

Educational Background: Bachelor Degree in a business related discipline required

Professional Experience:

·       Prior experience in a pricing or quantitative marketing environment

·       Prior experience in the Rent-A-Car or travel industry preferred

·       5-plus years of work experience

Knowledge:        

·       Solid understanding of economic concepts and pricing/yield management principles

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

·       Understanding of Internet technology

Skills:

·       Solid analytical skills

·       Strong communication, problem solving, and project management skills

- Project Management and/or Six Sigma certification(s) preferred

·       Excellent written and presentation communications

·       Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

Competencies:

·       The ability to leverage analytics to conduct investigative research and identify root causes of, and long-term solutions to, business problems

·       Detail oriented perspective and ability to multi-task

·       Possess the necessary leadership qualities to be able to take charge of accomplishing strategic objectives ('the big picture') and developing and managing execution/implementation requirements ('the details') with minimal day to day supervision

·       Ability to command respect from colleagues and supervisors and ability to get "buy in" from key stakeholders on proposals and/or solutions supporting key segment growth

Preferred Requirements :

Hertz is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

EOE M/F/D/V