We are seeking a detail-oriented Pricing Coordinator to join our Pricing Team at Car Benefit Solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing competitive pricing strategies while collaborating with our manufacturers and internal teams. You will play an essential role in delivering accurate pricing for all our products whilst meeting company and client expectations.
About us:
At Car Benefit Solutions, we specialise in providing Employee Car Ownership Schemes and other customised car schemes, such as salary sacrifice. With support from leading motor manufacturers and managed by our dedicated team at CBS, our schemes are thoughtfully designed to bring benefits to both employers and employees.
We have a strong reputation in the Automotive and Corporate sectors. We are proudly recognised as a 3-star World Class best company to work for, ranked 3rd in the Business Services sector. Additionally, we are among the top 25 employers in the Northwest region. Our commitment to our people is further exemplified by our Gold status as Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.
The salary range for this position is £27,000 - £31,500 per annum. This is a full-time position requiring 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The role operates on a hybrid work schedule, comprising three days at our office in Bury and two days from home. Please note that due to our extensive induction program, a higher expectation of office attendance will be required during the initial month.
RequirementsWhat you'll be doing
Key Accountabilities
- Develop an in depth understanding of CBSs product portfolio, car benefit efficiencies and commercial structure.
- Prepare quarterly pricing proposals for your assigned manufacturers. This involves the manipulation of data within Excel.
- Provide analysis and support for Manufacturer reviews that maximises CBS return whilst aligning with the manufacturer’s strategy including attending reviews where necessary.
- Analyse the profitability of each car, ensuring the price points proposed meet the required return.
- Meticulous management of Manufacturer discount terms to ensure accurate pricing and minimise financial risk to CBS.
- Liaise with manufacturer contacts to agree price points.
- Provide overviews of the price points to internal departments.
- Manage workload of own assigned manufacturers as well as working closely with the other Pricing Coordinators and Pricing Manager to cross-check each other’s work.
- Resolve pricing discrepancies, liaising with internal departments and the client for a solution.
- Assist the Network Development and Driver Development Teams with any ad-hoc client data requests or tools to support the clients scheme growth and success.
- Monthly update and issue of pricing choice lists.
- Create bespoke pricing choice lists for key client groups.
- Analyse and track market movements in used car resale prices.
- Document processes and maintain the library of pricing information booklets.
- Provide support to the team assisting with ad-hoc queries to ensure our client deadlines are on target.
- Proactively look to provide smarter ways of working and generating ideas on business best practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Numerical based degree
Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in line with CBS Core Values of pride, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and enjoyment.
- Commitment to customer centricity across all areas of role and interactions with internal and external customers.
- Strong numerical & analytical skills with enthusiasm for problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and directors, as well as external manufacturer partners and clients.
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks/deadlines simultaneously.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modelling, formulas, data validation, analysis and reporting.
- Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to review work, share expertise and provide constructive challenge, helping to improve overall team quality and reduce risk.
- Creative thinking that continually seeks improvements with the confidence to share knowledge
- Strong work ethic
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a rapidly growing and changing business
Desirable
- Able to interpret data and market information to support commercial decision making, balancing customer value, manufacturer objectives and business profitability.
- Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools, with the ability to apply them appropriately to improve productivity, data analysis and business processes
- Strong business systems and process knowledge.
- £27,000 – £31,500 per annum
- 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Hybrid working, 2 days from home after probation
- A supportive environment to thrive and develop
Please note as part of our pre-employment checks, all successful applicants must undergo a basic DBS check prior to starting employment.
Benefits
Skills Required
- A Level education or equivalent
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including modeling, formulas, data validation, analysis, and reporting
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate effectively and review work constructively
- Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing business environment
- Numerical-based degree
- Ability to interpret data and market information for commercial decision-making
- Awareness of artificial intelligence and automation tools
- Strong business systems and process knowledge
What We Do
With over 20 years of experience and expertise, we are a leading provider of employee car benefits. As a privately owned company, our key strengths include our flexible and agile approach. We’re trusted experts in our field. We work with some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to deliver employee car benefits. Working in partnership with automotive manufacturers, we can give your business access to the latest vehicles, including electric and motorbikes. We take pride in putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. From solution design to launch and beyond, our team is dedicated to ensuring we add value to your business.
