Pricing and Commercial Analyst | Job in Essex

In this exciting role as a Pricing and Commercial Analyst at our East of England location, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the commercial strategy of our dynamic organization. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your analytical skills, strategic thinking, and keen business acumen to drive growth and profitability.

*Responsibilities: *

• Develop and implement pricing strategies that maximize revenue and market share while maintaining competitive positioning.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for price optimization, product positioning, and market expansion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of commercial objectives across the organization.
• Analyze customer data and industry trends to understand market dynamics and inform pricing decisions.
• Monitor competitor pricing strategies and market conditions to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Provide insightful recommendations for product portfolio management, including pricing, promotions, and product life cycle strategies.
• Support the development of sales forecasts and budget plans to enable informed decision-making by senior leadership.
• Develop and present compelling reports, analysis, and insights to key stakeholders.

*Qualifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Pricing Analyst, Commercial Analyst, or similar role within a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of pricing models, market research methodologies, and business analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, or similar tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across various functions and levels within an organization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset.
• Proactive attitude, with a willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to changing business needs.
• Passion for the commercial side of business and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic, growing organization.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of our industry and seize this opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We look forward to your application!

Candidate Expectations

We are seeking a dynamic and analytically-inclined individual to join our team as a Pricing and Commercial Analyst in the East of England. This role is critical to our business as it involves strategic analysis, pricing optimization, and market research to support our commercial growth objectives.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to understand pricing trends and identify opportunities for improving our product pricing strategy.

• Develop and implement sophisticated analytical models to optimize pricing and revenue opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure pricing aligns with market conditions and company objectives.

• Analyze and interpret complex data to provide insights that inform strategic decision-making.

• Create comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management.

• Identify areas for cost reduction and profit improvement through rigorous analysis and the implementation of innovative pricing strategies.

• Keep abreast of industry developments and best practices in pricing and commercial strategy, and apply this knowledge to our business context.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Business Analytics. A professional certification in pricing (e.g., Certified Pricing Professional) is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in a pricing or commercial analyst role, preferably within the East of England region.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data sets using statistical software packages such as R, Python, or SAS.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• High level of integrity, with a commitment to upholding company values and maintaining confidentiality.

• Submit your application online, including your cover letter, resume, and any relevant supporting documents.

• If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited for an initial phone or video interview.

• Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our East of England offices.

• Following the final interview, successful candidates will be notified by email and offered the opportunity to visit the office for a further meeting before making a final decision.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We encourage diversity within our company and celebrate the individual differences that make us unique. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your skills and experiences align with our Pricing and Commercial Analyst role.