Deal Desk Americas, Distribution Pricing Specialist

Requisition Number: 67351

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

• 100% fluent in English & Spanish Required**
  
  

Facilitate accurate and timely response for opportunities through various distribution channels based on customer RFQ requirements and deadlines, while incorporating key commercial considerations and in accordance with department procedures. Broker agreements between teams for projects and special RFQs following established escalation procedures and gaining appropriate approvals based on price levels and other terms and conditions. Serve as single point of contact for sales for each specific opportunity responsible for coordinating with rest of organization for that opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer request and work with sales, marketing, and PLM teams to develop pricing strategies for individual opportunities; balance revenue and profit requirements when evaluating opportunities and creating proposed responses
• Understand and enforce distribution policies, such as registration and channel preferences for each opportunity
• Create scenario analysis (including financial view) for each deal; complete individual deal scoring for each option evaluated and present results to other team members along with recommended offering
• Ensure bid is completed in format and by time specified in customer RFQ; verify correct Bill of Materials/part number list; document pricing strategy and decisions for future use
• Broker agreements with members of sales, marketing, and PLM teams
• Create actual prices for quotes evaluating profitability for each and in total
• Incorporate standard costs and additional items such as cost-to-serve (e.g. freight, duties, payment terms) to ensure a complete profitability picture
• Evaluate prices vs established price levels to determine when escalations are required; obtain escalation approvals and/or make adjustments to proposal to fit within established levels
• Capture competitive price intelligence for future use and utilize existing data for specific opportunities to maximize win probability while maximizing profitability
• Understand competitive environment for specific opportunity now and for the future to determine strategies/tactics to maximize probability of success while maximizing Corning profitability
  
  

Required Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years Commercial/Marketing/PLM experience
• 100% fluent in English & Spanish
• Operate independently, typically with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive computer and system skills (Office, SAP, Vendavo etc.)
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to drive consensus across multiple parts of the organization
  

Desired Experiences

• Pricing or finance experience
• Strategic thinker – understand impact and dependencies of one price decision on future opportunities
• Commercial experience
• Product Line Management experience
• Knowledge of Corning products and markets
• Reporting experience
• Knowledge of key pricing/contract rules/terms (e.g. Incoterm, export control, etc.)
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $75,902.00 - $104,366.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
  
  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .