Senior Director, Pricing

nVent

Senior Director overseeing global pricing strategies and operations for a $3B segment at nVent. Leading a high-performing pricing organization with a focus on value-based pricing and margin expansion.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $204,400 - $304,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Director of Global Pricing serves as a pivotal leader responsible for the strategic design and operational execution of pricing across a global $3B segment
This role oversees a multi-business unit (BU) portfolio, orchestrating a global team and leveraging Centers of Excellence (CoE) across the world
Drive sustainable margin expansion and top-line growth through sophisticated value-based pricing, robust governance, and the deployment of enterprise-level pricing technologies
Direct and develop a high-performing global pricing organization, ensuring seamless integration between BU strategies and the operational support provided by CoEs in India, Mexico and Poland
Define and implement a comprehensive pricing architecture, leading with value-based pricing models and ensuring optimal market positioning across diverse geographies
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Finance to handle the "price-cost" relationship, ensuring margins are protected against inflationary pressures and optimized through lifecycle analysis
Drive segment-wide initiatives to improve net price realization, using rigorous margin analysis to find opportunities in the pricing waterfall
Optimize "Speed to Quote" and pricing operations to enhance commercial agility
Lead the Deal Desk and Delegations of Authority (DOA) to ensure disciplined yet rapid decision-making
Establish and implement global discount policies; ensure full compliance with SOX and internal audit controls, maintaining a rigorous governance framework across all global entities
Act as the executive sponsor for the pricing tech stack, specifically overseeing PriceFx and CPQ systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Economics or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
8+ years of experience leading a pricing function is highly preferred, along with a background in sales and/or finance
Experience in value pricing, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and leakage elimination
Experience leading a global team, both directly and indirectly through influence, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders globally
Skilled in conceptual, analytical, and quantitative problem solving, with experience generating sophisticated financial models
Experience with modern pricing platforms (e.g., Pricefx, CPQ solutions such as Tacton) integrated with global ERP systems
Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerPivot, and BI
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and work in a fast-paced team environment in a self-directed manner
Advanced knowledge of pricing methodologies, discount programs, and customer segmentation
Familiarity with data management, reporting tools, and analytics
Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or experience with Jira is a plus
Ability to inspire change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection

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Hard Skills & Tools

value-based pricingfinancial analysiscompetitive analysismargin analysispricing methodologiescustomer segmentationsophisticated financial modelsdata managementreporting toolsanalytics

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationanalytical problem solvingquantitative problem solvingself-directedability to inspire changeproject managementmulti-taskingcommunicationinfluence

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAPMP