Kara Soghigian
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Kara Soghigian has worked at Watts Water Technologies for more than 5 years. Kara has been employment as a Senior Rebate Analyst. During this time period, Kara has taken on additional tasks and performed at a high level of execution. Kara is a bright and personable individual who is highly self-motivated and well capable of achieving any goal she sets her mind to. She has learned new technologies and promptly implemented them in her daily work. During the pandemic, Kara took the lead on a new Contractor Rebate Program that has was implemented and successfully launched this in January 2021. During this time period of implementation, her current function as Sr. Rebate Analyst did not see a lapse in her work. Her ability to handle numerous task flawlessly, was impressive. Watts Water Technologies Colleagues See Kara as a valuable resource to the organization. She is an asset to any company that hires her. If you would like additional information about Kara, you can telephone me at 716-998-1536 Sam Messana National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
Vitaly Klimovich
Kara and I worked for the last three years providing pricing support for my and other product lines. During this time I could always rely on timely and complete information. She was always willing to help and offered valuable expert advice. Kara is aslo personable and approachable.
LinkedIn User
Kara Soghigian has worked at Watts Water Technologies for more than 5 years. Kara has been employment as a Senior Rebate Analyst. During this time period, Kara has taken on additional tasks and performed at a high level of execution. Kara is a bright and personable individual who is highly self-motivated and well capable of achieving any goal she sets her mind to. She has learned new technologies and promptly implemented them in her daily work. During the pandemic, Kara took the lead on a new Contractor Rebate Program that has was implemented and successfully launched this in January 2021. During this time period of implementation, her current function as Sr. Rebate Analyst did not see a lapse in her work. Her ability to handle numerous task flawlessly, was impressive. Watts Water Technologies Colleagues See Kara as a valuable resource to the organization. She is an asset to any company that hires her. If you would like additional information about Kara, you can telephone me at 716-998-1536 Sam Messana National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
Vitaly Klimovich
Kara and I worked for the last three years providing pricing support for my and other product lines. During this time I could always rely on timely and complete information. She was always willing to help and offered valuable expert advice. Kara is aslo personable and approachable.
LinkedIn User
Kara Soghigian has worked at Watts Water Technologies for more than 5 years. Kara has been employment as a Senior Rebate Analyst. During this time period, Kara has taken on additional tasks and performed at a high level of execution. Kara is a bright and personable individual who is highly self-motivated and well capable of achieving any goal she sets her mind to. She has learned new technologies and promptly implemented them in her daily work. During the pandemic, Kara took the lead on a new Contractor Rebate Program that has was implemented and successfully launched this in January 2021. During this time period of implementation, her current function as Sr. Rebate Analyst did not see a lapse in her work. Her ability to handle numerous task flawlessly, was impressive. Watts Water Technologies Colleagues See Kara as a valuable resource to the organization. She is an asset to any company that hires her. If you would like additional information about Kara, you can telephone me at 716-998-1536 Sam Messana National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
Vitaly Klimovich
Kara and I worked for the last three years providing pricing support for my and other product lines. During this time I could always rely on timely and complete information. She was always willing to help and offered valuable expert advice. Kara is aslo personable and approachable.
LinkedIn User
Kara Soghigian has worked at Watts Water Technologies for more than 5 years. Kara has been employment as a Senior Rebate Analyst. During this time period, Kara has taken on additional tasks and performed at a high level of execution. Kara is a bright and personable individual who is highly self-motivated and well capable of achieving any goal she sets her mind to. She has learned new technologies and promptly implemented them in her daily work. During the pandemic, Kara took the lead on a new Contractor Rebate Program that has was implemented and successfully launched this in January 2021. During this time period of implementation, her current function as Sr. Rebate Analyst did not see a lapse in her work. Her ability to handle numerous task flawlessly, was impressive. Watts Water Technologies Colleagues See Kara as a valuable resource to the organization. She is an asset to any company that hires her. If you would like additional information about Kara, you can telephone me at 716-998-1536 Sam Messana National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
Vitaly Klimovich
Kara and I worked for the last three years providing pricing support for my and other product lines. During this time I could always rely on timely and complete information. She was always willing to help and offered valuable expert advice. Kara is aslo personable and approachable.
Experience
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MeridianLink
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Pricing Analyst
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Watts Water Technologies
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Rebate Analyst
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2021
Member of PRIDE Matters Employee Resource Group Member of PRIDE Matters Employee Resource Group
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Iron Mountain
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Pricing Analyst
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
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Straumann Group
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Switzerland
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pricing Manager
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
Manage pricing for North American subsidiary of Straumann Holdings: - Manage annual list price changes - Manage Discount Price Agreements (DPA's) and Rebate Agreements by setting forth discounting guidelines and regular evaluation of individual customers' agreements vs sales performance, making recommendations for changes to agreements as appropriate. - Compile competitive pricing information and utilize that information to drive management of strategic programs, discount price agreement strategies, and rebate agreement strategies. - Develop and manage discount programs including: - Strategic Customer Programs - Trade Show specials - Special bundle offerings for Educational Course participants - Quarterly and other misc promotions throughout the year. - Manage VA pricing contract - Provide training on pricing strategies and strategic programs to new Territory Managers as part of Phase II training course. - Provide training annually to sales management and Territory Managers on new Strategic Programs and other pricing strategy changes. - Work with Product Management in new product releases, ensuring list prices for new products are developed appropriately and loaded into SAP correctly, ensuring correct discounting groups are assigned to each product, and developing product launch specials as appropriate. -Manage lab business pricing discounts in SAP Show less
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Corning Incorporated
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United States
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pricing Analyst
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Feb 2006 - Nov 2013
• Support Sales, Channel, and Product Marketing teams: Provide strategic pricing and sales analysis (including price gain, price/volume balance, competitive pricing analysis, analysis by market segment and account) to guide division-wide pricing decisions. Ensure all pricing meets company and federal guidelines. • Act as pricing Subject Matter Expert (SME) on core team for several division-wide projects, including integration of several new companies, redesign of new product launch process, and new product launch efforts. • SME and Team Leader for Six Sigma Pricing Redesign Project: Acted as a key player in this multi-year project to redesign global pricing strategy and activities, resulting in the selection, design, and implementation of new revenue management system. Continuously providing support by revising design specifications and participating in user acceptance and regression testing of the system to accommodate changing business needs. • Annually manage execution of yearly pricing process: Provide strategic pricing and sales analysis to Product Line Managers to support pricing decisions, summarize total impact of pricing decisions and present to management, ensure 50+ pricing files are compiled and communicated to distributors in an accurate and timely manner, oversee loading of 100+ price lists, answer questions year-round from distributors, Product Line Managers, and Customer Service team regarding list price and dealer costs. • Provide training support as pricing SME on ModelN Revenue Management System, PeopleSoft ERP System, and Cognos reporting system. Create Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) documentation as well as user guides and define and communicate best practices • Provide analytical and price loading support to international regions: For new product releases and annual pricing setting. Regions inclusive of Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. •Developed several Kaizen initiatives to streamline workflow and reduce errors. Show less
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The TJX Companies, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Analyst
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Mar 2004 - Nov 2005
•Conducted weekly sales analysis to determine and execute strategic distribution of merchandise and help predict future selling trends and merchandise mix needs. •Provided competitive merchandise and pricing data to department Buyers on a regular basis to help drive strategic price setting and inventory mix. •Executed sale events by ensuring timely distribution of merchandise, tracking sales data, and reporting results to department Buyers. •Conducted weekly sales analysis to determine and execute strategic distribution of merchandise and help predict future selling trends and merchandise mix needs. •Provided competitive merchandise and pricing data to department Buyers on a regular basis to help drive strategic price setting and inventory mix. •Executed sale events by ensuring timely distribution of merchandise, tracking sales data, and reporting results to department Buyers.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -
1997 - 1999
Johnson and Wales University
Associate, Retailing -
1993 - 1997
Chelmsford High School
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