PPC Pricing Strategy Manager EU and International Markets

​The Pricing Strategy Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategic pricing frameworks across Ecolab’s Pharma & Personal Care division in Europe and International Markets. This role is critical to ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and pricing governance in a rapidly globalising and consolidating market. The role will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Finance teams to implement value-based pricing strategies and drive pricing excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Design and implement a comprehensive pricing framework including governance, policies, processes, and tactical guidelines for the commercial organization.
• Develop value-based pricing strategies across the full product lifecycle—from launch to phase-out—ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Establish and execute a competitive pricing process that supports strategic decision-making and is aligned across global, regional, and local levels.
• Oversee channel pricing setting and manage change processes across EU/AP distributor networks.
• Own implementation of Annual Price Increase campaigns including argumentation, training, tracking, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain a strategic pricing hierarchy with ongoing review mechanisms to retain business and address market consolidation and global account strategies
• Develop and maintain a standardized reporting system to enable exhaustive pricing analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure pricing strategies are integrated into broader business plans.
• Work across all PPC product portfolios including chemical and equipment ranges

What’s in it For You:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sports cards).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.

What You Will Need:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize, interpret complex data and provide actionable insights into broader themes and trends
• Advanced Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with pricing software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Prior experience in pricing, finance, or strategy roles.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products, SAP, PowerBI
• Proven ability to work across functions, influencing and collaborating

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