Hybrid Margin Optimisation Analyst (Pricing)

RS UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RS UK & Ireland is seeking a Pricing Analyst to define and implement pricing strategies and proactively optimise margin across selected product categories in the UK market. You will work with the Senior Margin Optimisation Analyst and cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable pricing decisions.

You will analyse large data sets, build and interpret dashboards, assess competitors, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Category teams to improve margin performance and support strategic

Qualifications

• Data analysis and interpretation of large data sets to inform pricing decisions.
• Strong communication skills to clearly present insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct competitor and market analysis to understand pricing factors.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and performance analysis, utilising relevant dashboards and data sets, to enable Senior Margin Optimisation Analyst strategy reviews and decision making.
• Develop differentiated pricing strategies to optimise margin performance by applying knowledge of RS value proposition, customer base, market and commercial strategies, external market conditions including competitive landscape, for a selection of brands/manufacturers determined by Senior Margin Optimisation Analyst
• Analyse and interpret large data sets and insights to assess potential outcomes of proposed pricing strategies and offer counsel based on data to business stakeholders.
• Understand and assess relevant competitors and their market position to ensure RS pricing strategies are aligned to market dynamics and customer expectations.
• Working with the Senior Margin Optimisation Analyst , review and implement agreed actions on the outcome of margin, customer, market and financial performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Pricing Specialists on regular basis to highlight/resolve issues and opportunities for margin optimisation as they arise.
• Communicate pricing strategy and reviews, and with key drivers of change, following collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Research

Tools

Excel

Job description

RS UK & Ireland is seeking a Pricing Analyst to define and implement pricing strategies and proactively optimise margin across selected product categories in the UK market. You will work with the Senior Margin Optimisation Analyst and cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable pricing decisions.

You will analyse large data sets, build and interpret dashboards, assess competitors, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Category teams to improve margin performance and support strategic