Manager, Global Strategic Pricing

Description

PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE :

At the intersection of finance, marketing, strategy and analytics, the Strategic Pricing team helps to drive brand equity and profit for the company. The Strategic Pricing Manager works closely with Brand Marketing and Finance teams, advising them on their pricing strategy, supporting them by leading project-based processes and conducting ad hoc analysis.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Work alongside the Global Strategic Pricing Executive Director to collaborate with 4-5 Brand Marketing and Finance teams at the global and regional level. Assist as project lead to ensure that suggested/recommended retail prices for

• Annual pricing plans are developed with rigor and discipline

• New launches are planned and coordinated

• Entry into new markets are considered for all relevant factors prior to launch

• Support periodic portfolio reviews for Brands and Regions by analyzing global, regional, and local market pricing and consumer trends (ELC brands and competition)

• Conduct external competitive benchmarking and consumer trend research as needed to support pricing proposals or provide recent historic insights

• Assist as the North America region’s pricing representative for multiple brands

• Contribute to the team’s role as a Center of Excellence in

• Providing assistance in development of capabilities in pricing-related insights, best practices, and opportunities

• Conducting analysis for ad hoc projects

• Develop expertise in our cloud-based pricing platform, to facilitate process workflow, decisions, and reporting

• Incorporate discounting analysis into SRP recommendations

• Evaluate relevant category battleground when analyzing pricing opportunities

• Assist in training Global-level business partners on the “Pricing Playbook”, our processes, and analytical tools

• Support newly aquired Brand pricing strategies & integration

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in similar or related role. Prestige beauty experience an asset

• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

• Strong team orientation with ability to build and manage cross functional relationships and cross region relationships

• Ability to manage multiple tasks; possess strong project management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; confident when communicating with senior management

• Proactive in problem-solving and taking initiative to analyze, understand and improve business. Comfortable with uncertainty

• Embraces change and adapts to new Company initiatives/directions with flexibility

• Experience working with and analyzing large amounts of data, with excellent computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with PowerBI & Anaplan desired.

• Familiar with marketing concepts & product positioning, preferably in prestige consumer goods industry as well as global financial concepts (VAT, FX, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].