Pricing Manager

Job Description

Pricing Manager - George Boyd - Saint Gobain - Fully Remote Role At Saint-Gobain, we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a Top Employer for 5 consecutive years. If you are a quick learner, you like working in a team,and you want to know what its like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a Pricing Manager - This role is remote but it ispreferred that you are based in Scotland or the North of EnglandIs this role right for meFirst and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether youve never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, youre just as likely to be a greatfit!George Boyd is the UKs specialist distributor of architectural ironmongery and commercial doorsets. Established in 1848, George Boyd has a reputation built over 170 years for outstanding design, reliability and service. Today as a modern forward facingcompany, we are uniquely positioned to bring you an exceptional range of innovative products and services, backed by extensive knowledge and experience. We also offer hand tools, power tools, accessories, silicones and sealants to ensure you have everythingyou need to finish the job. We work with architects, contractors and specifiers to meet design and performance needs, while complying with Building Standards and Regulations. As a member of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the National Associationof Shopfitters, George Boyd are committed to exceeding customers expectations.The overall purpose of the role is to support the Commercial Manager in delivering profitable market share growth and lead national plans, including competitor benchmarking and supplier price increase landing. To own the DC commercial document and ensureit is maintained and utilised and improve pricing consistency across the brand whilst helping to grow sales through digital platforms by ensuring visible pricing is competitive.Role Accountabilities

• Lead and drive the profitable growth of the brand
• Facilitation of appropriate interventions with colleagues, by influencing behavioural change
• Build rapport and develop relationships with Category Managers and Directors
• Work in conjunction with Category to identify margin enhancing opportunities and ensure price file is up to date.
• Work collaboratively with the Inventory Manager to execute new ranges and support the branch network and DC with Market Credible Pricing.
• Working closely with key stakeholders (E.g. Business Development Managers, BMs, Customers) to identify, share information and develop plans around market opportunities and challenges
• Act as a leading member of the commercial team in determining the commercial landscape locally whilst also retaining awareness of the national picture
• Provide visible support for key branches/sales opportunities, and assist with sensitive low margin or high volume orders and enquiries.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Full clean driving license as travel and overnight stays will be required
• Degree level educated or equivalent working experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate with expertise in excel, Power point and Smart sheet
• Knowledge of customer / financial performance, risk management and understanding of financial statements is desirable
• Able to demonstrate excellent relationship management and networking skills
• Ability to identify and implement performance goals, priorities and to recommend measures
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, able to constructively challenge
• Demonstrable delivery of commercial success and good business acumen

Permanent Role Package / BenefitsIn addition to a competitive base salary plus an attractive bonus scheme, you will benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development and also have access to:

• 42.50 Hours Per Week
• Competitive Salary + Car and IT Equipment
• 25 Days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme (up to 10%)
• Pension - 4% contribution (Increasing with Service)
• Life Assurance - 2 x salary / 4 x salary in pension scheme
• Staff Discount - Across Saint-Gobain Brands

Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employerWere working hard to be, and were keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.And what about flexibilityThe world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexiblerequirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). We cant guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.