EMEA RGM Lead - Pricing & Portfolio Architecture

AkzoNobel; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in the United Kingdom seeks a senior pricing leader to steer the EMEA pricing framework across markets and guide pricing strategy for the portfolio. You will translate insights into actionable recommendations, own price-pack architecture, and partner with Brand, Category and Product Management to support launches.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, 7+ years in pricing or commercial strategy, and proven leadership across international teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, economics, marketing or a comparable field.
• 7+ years of pricing, revenue growth management or commercial strategy experience, preferably in FMCG/consumer goods.
• Strong hands-on experience with B2C pricing and portfolio strategy, including pricing analysis, simulations and analytics.
• Proven track record of developing pricing strategies for multi-market portfolios and implementing them with local teams.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to link pricing/portfolio decisions to revenue, margin and P&L.
• Advanced Excel modelling and working knowledge of Power BI.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and project management, with ability to influence across functions.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA pricing framework across markets.
• Use consumer, market and competitive insights to develop pricing recommendations.
• Define approaches to cost recovery and price increases for portfolio execution.
• Establish consistent competitive price benchmarking and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Own the price-pack and portfolio architecture across brands, product tiers, pack sizes and channels.
• Assess portfolio performance to identify growth opportunities and gaps.
• Set pricing and portfolio principles for new product launches and portfolio changes in partnership with Brand & Category and Product Management.
• Partner with regional and country teams to translate strategic guidance into market execution.

Skills

Pricing analysis

B2C pricing

Portfolio strategy

Multi-market pricing

Financial acumen

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, economics, marketing or a comparable field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Date: Sep 1, 2026

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA pricing framework, including price positioning, price indices, pricing corridors and guardrails across markets.
• Use consumer, market and competitive insights to develop clear and actionable pricing recommendations.
• Define approaches to cost recovery and price increases, supporting effective execution across the portfolio.
• Establish consistent competitive price benchmarking and communicate pricing recommendations, risks and trade-offs to key stakeholders.
• Own the price-pack and portfolio architecture across brands, product tiers, pack sizes and channels.
• Assess portfolio performance to identify growth opportunities, structural gaps and opportunities to simplify or optimise the portfolio.
• Set pricing and portfolio principles for new product launches and portfolio changes in partnership with Brand & Category and Product Management.
• Partner with regional and country teams to translate strategic guidance into market execution, develop practical decision tools, and monitor price and portfolio performance.

What you bring

• A Master’s degree in business administration, economics, marketing or a comparable field.
• At least 7 years of experience in pricing, revenue growth management or commercial strategy, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods or a retail-facing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with B2C pricing and portfolio strategy, including pricing analysis, simulations and analytical methodologies.
• A proven track record of developing pricing strategies for multi-market portfolios and successfully implementing them through local teams.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to connect pricing and portfolio decisions to revenue, margin and overall P&L impact.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills and working proficiency in Power BI.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and project management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions, markets and levels in an international organisation.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations, decisions and action plans.

We believe great work starts with creating an environment where people can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance.

Our benefits vary depending on the country and location of the role, and may include competitive compensation, health and wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and other local benefits. The specific benefits available to you will be shared as part of the recruitment process and will reflect the location of your position.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.