Agreement Manager, Associate

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us**Job Description**:**Position Summary**:The Agreement Manager Associate is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and approving Special Price Requests utilizing data analytics generated from DGS within an Industry Affinity model and within Delegation of Authority Limits. As directed by the relevant Global Agreements Manager and with moderate supervision, this individual will utilize standard analytical tools, Policies & Procedures to drive data driven decisions when approving and/or renewing Customer Special Price Agreements.**Essential functions**:- Utilize data driven analytics via DGS to review and approve special pricing requests within stated Delegation of Authority limits and Internal Control policies and procedures.- Interface with Sales, Distributors, Product and Business Unit Managers for the purposes of escalating Special Price Requests and provide data driven facts to support your recommendation.- Execute Outlier Management initiatives within stated guidelines.- Analyze data and make pricing recommendations for temporary, project related agreements.- Achieve AOP Price Variance goals.- Support Sales in the planning and execution of negotiations.**Leadership**:- Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.- Exhibit sound judgment in pricing business case reviews within a data driven culture.- Demonstrate pricing acumen and make fact-based recommendations.- Devise data supported business cases when escalating pricing recommendations for management and/or Business Unit review.- Act as a change agent as the function deploys new tools & processes.- Communicate with and present to all levels of internal and external customers.- Display an ability to work independently and also as part of a team to reach goals.- Act with a sense of urgency and discipline when helping to close customer opportunities.**Interpersonal**:- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization.- Demonstrate cross functional partnering and work effectively across company boundaries.- Display enthusiasm and a passion for learning and continuous improvement.- Display resiliency in pressure situations and in a changing environment.- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team.- Display professional maturity in all interactions.**Business**:- Use statistical methods to analyze data to generate pricing decisions and associated reporting.- Display an ability to support and communicate your recommendations with data and facts.- Provide pricing comparisons and analysis utilizing standard analytical tools.- Be viewed as a key value-add resource by colleagues and peers- Understand global cross border selling issues (FX, Duties, etc...).- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of distribution channels.**BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:- Bachelor’s degree.**PREFERRED EDUCATION**:- Data Analysis, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Finance.**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE**:- Data analysis and modeling within an industrial business-to-business environment or equivalent educational or job-related experience.- Data driven Pricing experience.- Sales or Product Management experience.- Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. _- We believe that employee diversity is an important element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of Our organization. _LI-TB1LI-hybriRockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.