Pricing Analyst

Company: Next Step Recruitment
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description E-commerce | Revenue & Commercial Performance About the Role We’re partnering with a fast-growing, product-led technology company operating at the intersection of e-commerce, data, and revenue performance. The team is building a highly analytical commercial function and is looking to add a Pricing Analyst to support how products are priced, sold, and scaled across online marketplaces. This role is intentionally open across experience levels. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing a few years of hands-on experience, what matters most is your analytical mindset, comfort working with data, and interest in how pricing and revenue actually work in the real world . If you enjoy understanding why numbers move, how small changes impact performance, and how data turns into decisions, this role is designed to grow with you. What You’ll Be Working On You’ll sit close to the commercial engine of the business, supporting pricing and revenue decisions across e-commerce channels. Your work will directly inform how the company thinks about growth, margin, and performance. Key responsibilities include: Analyzing pricing performance across online marketplaces, with a strong focus on e-commerce dynamics Monitoring revenue, margin, and sell-through trends tied to pricing changes Supporting pricing decisions using data, not intuition Tracking SKU-level performance and identifying opportunities to optimize pricing and assortment Building and maintaining reporting to help the team understand what’s working and why Partnering with cross-functional teams to translate analysis into clear, actionable insights Supporting ad hoc analysis tied to growth initiatives, promotions, and marketplace performance Who This Role Is For This role is a strong fit for someone who is: Curious about how revenue is generated and influenced by pricing Comfortable working with numbers and explaining insights to others Interested in e-commerce, marketplaces, and data-driven decision making Looking for a role with room to grow and take on more ownership over time We’re open to candidates at different stages, including: Early-career candidates with strong analytical foundations (academic, internship, or entry-level experience) Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in pricing, revenue analysis, business analytics, or e-commerce operations More experienced profiles with direct exposure to online marketplaces or pricing strategy The scope and level will be aligned based on experience. What Matters Most Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets Ability to spot patterns, trends, and drivers behind performance Clear thinking and the ability to communicate insights Willingness to learn and ramp quickly in a fast-moving environment Nice to Have (Not Required) Experience with e-commerce or online marketplaces Exposure to pricing, promotions, or revenue analysis Familiarity with Amazon, seller tools, or marketplace analytics Experience with BI tools, dashboards, or SQL What This Role Is Not Not a traditional brand marketing or creative role Not a consulting or presentation-heavy position Not a purely financial accounting role This is an execution-focused, analytical role where your work directly impacts commercial performance. Why This Role Is Interesting You’ll be joining a growing team where: Your work has visible impact on revenue and growth You’ll gain hands-on exposure to pricing and e-commerce decision making The role evolves as you grow, with opportunities to take on more responsibility Analytical thinking is valued over pedigree or titles If you’re excited by the idea of working close to real business decisions and want to build a career around data, pricing, and performance, this is a compelling opportunity to explore.

Keywords: Next Step Recruitment, Elgin , Pricing Analyst, IT / Software / Systems , Chicago, Illinois