How to apply for Pricing Analyst

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations is a women-led energy transformation firm. It focuses on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for utilities and commercial, industrial, and residential customers. The company works on load flexibility, electrification, and carbon reduction.

About the role

This Pricing Analyst role is a new position on an existing Pricing Desk. You will compile pricing inputs for RFP compliance, help develop pricing strategy, and support negotiations for software-enabled clean energy solutions. The role interacts with the executive team and aims to increase deal capture and win rates.

A typical day

A typical day might involve reviewing RFP requirements, compiling pricing inputs from various teams, and developing pricing strategies. You could also support negotiations and interact with the executive team to present pricing solutions. The role is remote and full-time.

Who Resource Innovations is looking for

• Experience reviewing RFP requirements and compiling pricing inputs for proposals.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to develop pricing strategy and support negotiations.
• Comfortable working with sales, product development, and operations teams.
• Interest in clean energy solutions for utilities and commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience with RFP pricing, proposal compliance, or pricing strategy in your resume.
• Mention specific examples of working with sales or operations teams to develop pricing solutions.
• Show familiarity with clean energy, utilities, or energy efficiency sectors.
• Emphasize your ability to handle high-visibility work with executive teams.
• Tailor your application to show you understand the goal of scaling a Pricing Desk.

What to cover in your cover letter

In your cover letter, focus on your experience compiling pricing inputs for RFPs, your ability to develop pricing strategy, and your skill in supporting negotiations. Mention any background in clean energy or utilities. Also highlight your ability to work with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

Research before applying

• Learn about Resource Innovations' work in energy efficiency and clean energy solutions.
• Understand the types of customers they serve: utilities, commercial, industrial, and residential.
• Look into recent trends in load flexibility, electrification, and carbon reduction.
• Check if the company has any public information about their Pricing Desk or proposal processes.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How do you ensure compliance with RFP requirements when compiling pricing inputs?
• Describe a time you developed a pricing strategy that increased win rates.
• How do you work with sales and operations teams to gather pricing data?
• What experience do you have with software-enabled clean energy solutions?
• How would you approach scaling a Pricing Desk in a growing organization?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic resume that does not mention RFP pricing or compliance.
• Failing to show any interest or knowledge of the clean energy sector.
• Not providing concrete examples of working with cross-functional teams or executives.