Pricing Specialist
Job Description
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Pricing Specialist</p><p><strong>Report to: </strong>Country P&L Management / Pricing & Promotions</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Tunis</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview of Role:</strong> </p><p>The role of the Pricing Specialist is to compile product and pricing data from a range of competitor websites across multiple countries and identify and report on trends in pricing and promotional activity to the business. In addition, the Pricing Specialist is responsible for ensuring price changes and promotional discounts are loaded accurately and on time. This role requires excellent attention to detail as well as a good understanding of the product range and relevant product attributes. The Pricing Specialist will work with a variety web-based programs to manage price, cost, product attributes and competitor product matches. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p><ul><li>Assemble detailed pricing analysis and product data from competitor websites</li><li>Identify and document equivalent competitor products using product attributes </li><li>Monitor and report on competitor promotional activity and market trends</li><li>Load price changes in line with pricing strategy and margin policy</li><li>Provide ad hoc reviews of key metrics including cost, margin, and price index </li><li>Execute promotional activities across various channels using web applications</li><li>Collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders including Merchandising, Product Data Management and Pricing Analytics teams</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we need from you:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a commitment to producing high quality work and excellent attention to detail. The candidate should be comfortable working with web-based applications as well as large datasets and display the ability to solve problems creatively. We are looking for a results-driven team player with a strong willingness to learn and excellent communication skills. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>University degree or technical certificate</li><li>Previous working experience (+2 years) in market research and competitive analysis</li><li>Excellent understanding of price, cost and margin metrics</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with cloud-based datasets and web-based applications</li><li>Experience working with project management software (Jira, Asana) is a plus</li><li>Pricing and promotions working experience preferred</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills and abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work effectively within a team</li><li>Diligence and excellent attention to detail required</li><li>Intermediate level Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook</li><li>Proactive and clear communicator</li><li>Language (full professional proficiency):</li><li>English: Required</li><li>German: Preferred</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About National Pen</strong></p><p>In business for over 50 years, National Pen is a world class provider of personalized marketing solutions. We offer high value/low cost branded marketing products to small and medium businesses through multiple channels, with low minimum order quantities and high levels of customer care. National Pen operates across 10 locations globally with facilities in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia and employee over 3500 people through our multi-channel business. </p><p>In December 2016 National Pen Corporation was acquired by Cimpress N.V., a leader in mass customisation. Cimpress employs 10,000 people across 30 countries globally and offers a portfolio of more than 20 successful brands including Vistaprint, National Pen, Albelli, Drukwerkdeal, Pixartprinting, Exprint and WIRmachenDruck.</p>
