About the role
Job Description
The Pricing Lead is responsible for defining and maintaining pricing framework in collaboration with Product Managers and Sales Managers. She/He will ensure competitiveness, profitability, and consistency across markets and clients segments. The role ensures competitive, consistent, and data-driven pricing decisions across the organization.
The Pricing Lead plays a key role in enhancing commercial performance by providing pricing insights, improving pricing tools and methodologies, and supporting strategic bids and business opportunities.
Qualifications
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Pricing Strategy & Governance
* Develop and maintain pricing frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards across the organization. * Ensure pricing policies are consistently applied across regions, business units, and service lines. * Support the definition and execution of pricing strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions. * Drive initiatives to improve pricing maturity and commercial excellence. * Identify project risks and unique selling points during offer review processes, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of each opportunity. * Organize and coordinate the definition of pricing policies with product managers, establishing reference prices for each service and ensuring consistency across the organization. * Analyze the implementation of pricing policies to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the organization.
Commercial Support
* Provide pricing guidance and recommendations for strategic opportunities, key accounts, and complex proposals. * Support Sales teams during negotiations by evaluating pricing scenarios, margins, and profitability impacts. * Review and challenge pricing assumptions to ensure sustainable business growth. * Collaborate with Business Development and Account Management teams to optimize commercial outcomes.
Analytics & Reporting
* Monitor pricing performance, profitability, discount levels, and market competitiveness, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making. * Develop pricing KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
Process Improvement & Tools
* Drive continuous improvement of pricing processes, tools, and reporting capabilities, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency. * Collaborate with IT, Digital, and Sales Operations teams to enhance pricing and quotation systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with Finance, Product Managers, Business Units, and Sales teams to align pricing strategies with profitability and business objectives. * Act as the organization's pricing expert, supporting commercial teams and promoting pricing best practices.
REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial, controlling or pricing roles * Strong understanding of commercial processes and contract law * Proficiency in data analysis and CRM platform usage * Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and objective setting * Excellent coordination and communication skills to work across multiple departments and geographies * Experience in automotive or engineering services industry (preferred) * Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail * Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
Additional Information
What We Offer
* Strategic role with high visibility and impact across the organization * Opportunity to work with leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers * Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams * Professional development and career growth opportunities * Competitive compensation package * Access to cutting-edge technology and industry-leading facilities
Applus+ IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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