Skillsoft
Sr. Pricing Analyst
Brand: Skillsoft
Req#: 483244
Updated: 11/09/2018
Job Type: Regular
Location: Bracknell UK
Category: Finance/Accounting
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Job Description
Skillsoft is growing in the International market and we are searching for a pricing analyst. To be successful in this highly visible role you must be a person who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, provides excellent customer service, enjoys problem solving, is able to think outside the box and be creative and strategic when crafting deals while adhering to the pricing and finance rules and guidelines.
While this position reports to the Director Sales Ops UK, you will directly support the Regional and Area Vice Presidents within EMEA.
The successful candidate will be responsible for area regions spanning across 3 businesses and 8 markets. Candidate will also be responsible for all pricing support, including strategizing with the Customer Sales Directors, provide detailed pricing and discount metrics to the Area and Regional Vice Presidents on a monthly and quarterly basis and proactively review and strategize the upcoming quarters’ key renewal accounts.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for creating pricing models using the online pricing app while keeping the model in line with the supporting pricing guidelines.

Provides pricing recommendations, analyzes data, and performs all necessary analyses to support recommendations.

Recommends changes to current sales techniques, procedures or promotional efforts based on regional trends.

Responsible for managing the contract request process: reviewing request to ensure it is within finance and pricing guidelines, obtaining approvals, capturing all details to ensure the contract is written accurately and within the finance/revenue guidelines.

Responsible for understanding the process flow and integration of the pricing system (quoting tool), contract system (Apttus), Salesforce and PeopleSoft

Works on ad hoc and special projects as needed.




Desired Skills and Experience
Customer Focused – personally demonstrated internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Initiative – Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact.
Innovative Thinking – Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to be likewise.
Building Organizational Commitment – Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organization and does so with a positive attitude.
Analytical thinking with clear talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
Proficient Excel skills.
Possesses strong written and oral communication skills and thrives in a team environment.
Works independently, self-directed individual. Good organizational, project and time management skills with high attention to detail
2 years of experience performing pricing & internal customer service related activities.
Direct experience supporting high-level sales and operations executives.
Experience with Saleforce.com preferred
Flexible hours availability and able to multi-task and ability to thrive in fast pace and fast changing environment
Possesses a positive “can do” attitude.
Professional, organized and stress-resistant.
Responsible for understanding all aspects of pricing/contracting activities of the SkillSoft Global Sales Operations Department specifically focused on supporting regions in EMEA.
Reports directly to Director Sales Op UK and has direct interaction with Sr. Manager Pricing, and SVP of Sales Ops, Customer Sales Directors, sales and executive management.
Education and Certifications:

BS in Business, Finance or Economics.




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