Strategic Pricing Intern

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is "Powered by Difference." By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

Position Summary:

The Strategic Pricing Intern will support the pricing team in developing and refining pricing strategies for electrical products distributed through wholesale channels. This role involves analyzing customer segments, supplier costs, and market trends to help optimize pricing decisions that drive profitability and competitiveness in a fast-paced distribution environment.

This position will sit in our Charleston, SC office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in analyzing pricing data across product categories, customer types, and geographic regions.
• Support the development of pricing models that reflect cost fluctuations, supplier agreements, and market dynamics.
• Conduct competitive pricing analysis within the electrical distribution industry.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and finance teams to understand pricing impacts and customer expectations.
• Help maintain pricing databases and tools used for quoting and margin analysis.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate pricing performance and opportunities.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as margin improvement projects and pricing automation efforts.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong interest in pricing strategy and distribution operations.

• Familiarity with wholesale distribution or industrial supply chains.
• Understanding of electrical products and their market dynamics.
• Experience with ERP systems or pricing software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Basic knowledge of SQL or other data querying tools.