About the role
About Centric Software:
Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products. Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.
Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We’re here to challenge the status quo—and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to do the same. No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.
Job Title: Presales Consultant, Planning & Pricing
Job Summary:
Drive high-impact solutions across sales engagements, marketing initiatives, and business development activities by effectively positioning Planning & Pricing solutions. Translate customer requirements into tailored solution capabilities, ensuring alignment with businessobjectives. Partner closely with Professional Services to develop compelling, high-quality proposals that support successful deal execution.
Lead the growth and development of regionalexpertisein Planning, mentoringteamsand elevating overall capability and knowledge. Contribute to product evolution by supporting requirements gathering and specification development for the Planning & Pricing solution.
About the Team:
The global Centric Planning & Pricing team is at the forefront of delivering best-in-class solutions for the fashion and retail industries. Comprised of dynamic, results-driven technical and business experts, the team specializes in implementing end-to-end planning systems that drive measurable customer success. Through deep industry knowledge and a collaborative approach, the team consistently delivers innovative solutions that enable clients tooptimizeperformance and achieve their strategic goals
Responsibilities:
* Analyze customer business requirements as a basis to propose Planning & PricingSolutions
* Collaborate with the rest of Sales Team in qualifying prospects
* Responsible for in-depth, broad-based pre-sales presentations of the entire CentricPlanning Solution suite
* Configure Centric Software solutions which are fit for purpose through product
presentations and supporting materials.
* Produce written specifications (i.e.Solution Scope Documents and Use Case Documents)highlighting product features and benefits / value-add to customers to capturebusinessprocess requirements for proposed solutions.
* Analyze requirements and design solutions for complex customer requirements and itspain points
* Prepare response documentation for RFI/RFP requests
* Ensure clear understanding ofcustomer’stechnology requirements; providing support forproposal andproject teams and technical leadership with a vision to win and deliver large-scale, complex solutions.
* Provide input into future solution functionality, implementationmethodologyandcustomization standards.
* Take part in marketing campaigns according to personal understanding on markets andcustomer potential needs, ensuring thatsales pitches are also aligned
Qualifications:
• Bachelors orMastersDegree
* Availability for travel depending on location and
* Fashion / Specialty Retail Planning processes industryexpertise.
* Significant experiencewith Software Planning, Optimization, Analytics.
* Knowledge of database and BI data science applications
* Excellent presentation, and application demonstration skills with small or large audiences
* Ability to develop multi-level relationships of confidence and trust with customers andcross-functional colleagues.
* Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving technology and commercial environment.
Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.
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