Job Description
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Our client, a leading global strategy consultancy, is seeking a director level candidate, or highly experienced associate director / senior manager level professional looking to step up, with vast strategy, commercial excellence, data and data science experience, to join their specialised team focussed on solving pricing, revenue growth and profit optimisation problems for its clients.This team supports clients from a number of sectors including retail, leisure, consumer goods, healthcare, transport, industrial manufacturing and financial services sectors, however this role requires candidates with specialist TMT experience.Role and responsibilities:Leadership and Team Management:Lead a team of pricing consultants and analysts, ensuring high performance and development of talent.Drive strategic direction for pricing projects, managing multiple engagements simultaneously.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., customer strategy, performance strategy teams, etc.) to develop comprehensive pricing solutions.Client Engagement and Relationship Building:Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders (C-level executives), developing and maintaining strong relationships.Lead discussions with clients to understand their business goals, challenges, and pricing needs.Present complex pricing strategies, recommendations, and insights in a clear and actionable way to clients.Identify new business opportunities and assist in securing future client engagements.Strategic Pricing Solutions Development:Design and implement pricing strategies that optimise revenue, profitability, and market share, while aligning with client objectives.Develop and refine pricing models using advanced analytics, market research, and competitor analysis.Lead the evaluation of different pricing approaches (e.g., value-based pricing, dynamic pricing, cost-plus pricing) and recommend appropriate solutions.Project Management:Manage project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring milestones are met within timelines and budgets.Oversee the creation of project plans, models, and deliverables.Ensure quality control and that deliverables meet client expectations and Firm standards. Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategiesData-Driven Analysis and Insights:Leverage data analytics, AI, and machine learning tools to drive pricing strategy insights.Analyse client data, market conditions, and customer behaviour to inform pricing decisions.Build and interpret financial models to assess the impact of pricing changes on client profitability and performance.Collaboration with Senior Leadership:Work closely with partners and other directors to align pricing strategy services with the overall growth and goals of the firm.Support in the development and execution of business development strategies to grow the pricing advisory practice.Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting for the pricing strategy team.Candidate requirements:Demonstrable pricing strategy experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, specialist boutique consultancy or pricing, revenue growth or strategy team in industry.Detailed understanding of the value drivers within corporate and / or private equity clients.Track record of leading high-value complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting or corporate environment.Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with C-level stakeholders.Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives.Ability and track record of commercialising relationships.Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing their industry.Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.Strong numerical and analytical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.Excellent English written and oral communication skills.Other major European skills e.g. French and German would be a strong bonus.A first class or 2.1 degree in quantitative/analytical studies such as economics, maths, statistics, physics, engineering or equivalent is a definite plus.Cambridge Credentials:
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