Presales Consultant, Planning & Pricing

Centric Software; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Software is looking for a Presales Consultant, Planning & Pricing in Düsseldorf, Germany. This role involves driving solutions across sales engagements, translating customer requirements into tailored capabilities, and collaborating with the Professional Services team for proposal development.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Fashion/Retail Planning, experience in software solutions, and strong presentation skills. This position may require travel, emphasizing the ability to adapt to industry trends and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Software Planning, Optimization, Analytics.
• Availability for travel depending on location.
• Knowledge of database applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer business requirements to propose solutions.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team in qualifying prospects.
• Responsible for in-depth pre-sales presentations.

Skills

Fashion / Specialty Retail Planning expertise

Software Planning

Optimization

Analytics

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to develop multi-level relationships

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Tools

BI data science applications

Job description

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 business objectives. Partner closely with Professional Services to develop compelling, high‑quality proposals that support successful deal execution.

Lead the growth and development of regional expertise in Planning, mentoring teams and 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 to optimize performance and achieve their strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer business requirements as a basis to propose Planning & Pricing Solutions.
• Collaborate with the rest of Sales Team in qualifying prospects.
• Responsible for in‑depth, broad‑based pre‑sales presentations of the entire Centric Planning 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 capture business process requirements for proposed solutions.
• Analyze requirements and design solutions for complex customer requirements and pain points.
• Prepare response documentation for RFI/RFP requests.
• Ensure clear understanding of customer’s technology requirements; providing support for proposal and project teams and technical leadership with a vision to win and deliver large‑scale, complex solutions.
• Provide input into future solution functionality, implementation methodology and customization standards.
• Take part in marketing campaigns according to personal understanding of markets and customer potential needs, ensuring that sales pitches are also aligned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree.
• Availability for travel depending on location.
• Fashion / Specialty Retail Planning processes industry expertise.
• Significant experience with 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 and cross‑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.