Global Pricing Manager
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Position Description
As a result of new technologies, advances in analytics and software, pricing practice is undergoing momentous changes. The volatile economic environment is increasing our need of an updated pricing know-how as well as our ability to track outcomes of decisions on margin and volumes.
In Volvo Penta you will belong to the Pricing team organized within Product & Solutions Management IBU. Together with Product Management and Sales Application we work integrated to Volvo Pentas Industrial Business Unit to develop and drive sales of engines, parts and services.
The appropriate candidate has a clear customer oriented focus, analytic capabilities as well as a business and problem solution mindset. You might have had experience of this type of role or in some related commercial position before, but most important is your drive and will to make an impact!
Responsibilities
On your desk:
- Manage the industrial global price list and standard price packages through profitability analysis and price optimizations
- Conduct profitability analysis for portfolios and customers, providing optimization recommendations
- Assist Product Planning & Development with market price targets and new product pricing positioning
- Conduct competitor price analysis
- Provide support to sales functions in Market Units with business case studies and negotiation material
- Identify opportunities for process automation to improve pricing efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align the pricing approach for new products and innovations to drive value for our customers
- Utilize data-driven insights to optimize pricing structures and promotional activities, driving improved profitability
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization
In your mind:
- How can we do better?
- Balancing profitable growth and customer success
Among your colleagues:
- Stand out as a subject matter expert in pricing activities within the Industrial Business Unit at Volvo Penta
- Regarded as a great college – trusted, committed and a good team player!
Qualifications
- University degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- Commercial experience from Sales and/or Pricing positions
- Strong analytical skill and a proactive approach
- Self-driven with a team player mentality
- Advanced in Microsoft applications and preferably qualified experience in data analytics platforms
- Fluency in English, both orally and written, and preferably Swedish.
We offer
- A global scope of business, providing a big opportunity to develop professionally
- Opportunity to lead global pricing strategic initiatives
- Driving pricing process improvements and tools development
- Challenging tasks in a company undergoing a transformation journey
- Dynamic and supportive work environment where collaboration with diverse global stakeholders is central
Contact: Hans Elisson, Director Global Pricing, hans.elisson@volvo.com
Last application date: January 19
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.