Director of UPP Pricing Compliance and Strategy Job ID 2023-01348
Conair
Full-time
On-site
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Description
Position at Conair LLC
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Director of UPP Pricing Compliance and Strategy to build and lead a high-impact team responsible for enforcing Unilateral Pricing Policy (UPP) and Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies and protecting pricing consistency across all channels.
This role will lead pricing compliance for Conair LLC, overseeing a portfolio of brands including Cuisinart, Conair, BabylissPRO, and Waring. The Director will report to the SVP of Ecommerce and play a pivotal role in upholding our brand's market position, supporting channel partners, and ensuring fair pricing practices in alignment with company objectives and legal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Define and lead the strategy for UPP/MAP enforcement, policy development, and channel pricing integrity.
- Build and scale the internal team responsible for monitoring, enforcement, reporting, and partner communications.
- Select and oversee the implementation of pricing monitoring tools and third-party platforms to automate and scale enforcement efforts.
- Establish short- and long-term compliance goals, KPIs, and process improvements.
Policy & Enforcement Oversight:
- Own the enforcement of MAP policies across digital marketplaces, retailer websites, and distribution partners.
- Develop clear enforcement protocols including tiered consequences for non-compliance.
- Oversee seller communications, resolution workflows, and escalation procedures.
- Lead tactical MAP enforcement activities, including issuing warnings, cease and desist letters, limiting supply to violators, terminating repeat offenders, and handling appeals or gray market cases in collaboration with legal counsel.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Legal to ensure all UPP/MAP enforcement activities are aligned with antitrust and commercial law.
- Collaborate with Sales, Channel, and Marketing teams to balance compliance and partner relationships.
- Work with IT teams to select, implement, and manage pricing monitoring technologies and compliance platforms.
Data & Reporting:
- Deliver executive-level reports on violations, compliance trends, enforcement impact, and pricing health.
- Leverage insights to influence pricing strategy and protect against brand erosion or unauthorized discounting.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in brand protection, pricing compliance, e-commerce operations, or legal enforcement, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience developing and managing MAP or UPP (Unilateral Pricing Policy) programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence cross-functional partners, including Legal, Sales, Marketing, and Channel teams.
- Deep understanding of online marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) and DTC channel pricing dynamics.
- Strong working knowledge of pricing policy law, including antitrust considerations.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience with compliance and monitoring tools such as PriceSpider, Wiser, or TrackStreet is strongly preferred.
- Highly analytical with a data-driven, process-oriented approach to decision-making.
Why Join Us:
- Lead a critical function at the intersection of brand integrity, pricing strategy, and e-commerce innovation.
- Influence high-level strategy and make a measurable impact across channels.
- Be part of a dynamic, growing company with a strong commitment to partner success and consumer trust.
Environmental Factors:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- This role requires on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on Fridays.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
- Free Lunch at some locations
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!