Sr. Manager, Pricing Strategy
Job Description
The Sr. Pricing Manager works directly with advising clients on effective Strategic Revenue Management strategies and tactics, to drive improved business performance. This position is responsible for providing pricing analytic leadership and building strong relationships across our rapidly growing client base. This includes leveraging business experience, along with demonstrating expert-level knowledge of NielsenIQ software to make strategic recommendations that drive ROI.
The Sr. Pricing Manager will work in partnership with other team members to “do what it takes” to deliver against overall organizational objectives.
Conduct pricing analysis and promotional evaluations to develop insights that drive Annual Strategic Planning, Quarterly Account Planning, and Joint Business Planning with clients
Lead strategic work-sessions with clients to co-create strategies that optimize promotional calendars and maximize trade spend (scenario planning)
Subject matter expert in NielsenIQ software, providing training and issue based coaching as required to instill core competencies for all clients
Client ownership of assigned accounts, strengthening relationships through a deep understanding of client’s issues and providing value-add expertise in pricing & Strategic Revenue Management
Actively contribute to weekly planning & alignment meetings
Deliver on a range of internal responsibilities to ensure that NielsenIQ operates efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy, from the data extraction process right through to customer delivery.
Qualifications
Strategic thinker, with a minimum five years of experience in pricing management / negotiation, preferably in CPG Sales, Category Management, Sales Strategy, or Customer Finance
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of CPG retail landscape, including pricing practices / priorities
Strong business acumen and excellent analytic skills; able to translate findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
Solution-focused attitude & change management mindset; demonstrated willingness to challenge the status-quo
Team oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to quickly build rapport and develop business relationships
Effective leader and communicator (verbal, written)
Able to manage multiple priorities; willing to roll up sleeves and pitch in to get work done
Able to work independently, solve problems, and learn new concepts
Excellent attention to detail and strong work ethic
Expert-level technical skills, primarily MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent combination of work and experience
Experience with Nielsen and retail POS data extraction is an asset
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.
NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
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About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.
NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.