Pricing Coordinator

Car Benefit Solutions Limited; Bryn; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office in Bury

Induction program

Job summary

Car Benefit Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Pricing Coordinator to join our Pricing Team. You will develop competitive pricing strategies and prepare pricing for our car schemes, working closely with manufacturers and internal teams to meet client expectations.

You will manage quarterly pricing proposals, analyse profitability, and ensure pricing accuracy across the portfolio. The role is full-time, with a hybrid structure (office in Bury three days, two from home), and requires strong

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• Numerical based degree

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing proposals for assigned manufacturers using Excel.
• Analyse pricing to maximise CBS return while aligning with manufacturer strategy.
• Manage pricing terms and liaise with manufacturer contacts.
• Provide pricing overviews to internal departments.
• Track market movements in used car resale prices.
• Document processes and maintain pricing information.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

A Level or equivalent

Numerical degree

Tools

Excel modelling

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pricing Coordinator to join our Pricing Team at Car Benefit Solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing competitive pricing strategies while collaborating with our manufacturers and internal teams. You will play an essential role in delivering accurate pricing for all our products whilst meeting company and client expectations.

About us:

At Car Benefit Solutions, we specialise in providing Employee Car Ownership Schemes and other customised car schemes, such as salary sacrifice. With support from leading motor manufacturers and managed by our dedicated team at CBS, our schemes are thoughtfully designed to bring benefits to both employers and employees.

We have a strong reputation in the Automotive and Corporate sectors. We are proudly recognised as a 3-star World Class best company to work for, ranked 3rd in the Business Services sector. Additionally, we are among the top 25 employers in the Northwest region. Our commitment to our people is further exemplified by our Gold status as Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.

The salary range for this position is £27,000 - £31,500 per annum. This is a full-time position requiring 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The role operates on a hybrid work schedule, comprising three days at our office in Bury and two days from home. Please note that due to our extensive induction program, a higher expectation of office attendance will be required during the initial month.

Requirements

What you'll be doing

Key Accountabilities

• Develop an in depth understanding of CBSs product portfolio, car benefit efficiencies and commercial structure.
• Prepare quarterly pricing proposals for your assigned manufacturers. This involves the manipulation of data within Excel.
• Provide analysis and support for Manufacturer reviews that maximises CBS return whilst aligning with the manufacturer’s strategy including attending reviews where necessary.
• Analyse the profitability of each car, ensuring the price points proposed meet the required return.
• Meticulous management of Manufacturer discount terms to ensure accurate pricing and minimise financial risk to CBS.
• Liaise with manufacturer contacts to agree price points.
• Provide overviews of the price points to internal departments.
• Manage workload of own assigned manufacturers as well as working closely with the other Pricing Coordinators and Pricing Manager to cross-check each other’s work.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies, liaising with internal departments and the client for a solution.
• Assist the Network Development and Driver Development Teams with any ad-hoc client data requests or tools to support the clients scheme growth and success.
• Monthly update and issue of pricing choice lists.
• Create bespoke pricing choice lists for key client groups.
• Analyse and track market movements in used car resale prices.
• Document processes and maintain the library of pricing information booklets.
• Provide support to the team assisting with ad-hoc queries to ensure our client deadlines are on target.
• Proactively look to provide smarter ways of working and generating ideas on business best practice.

What you'll bring

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Numerical based degree

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in line with CBS Core Values of pride, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and enjoyment.
• Commitment to customer centricity across all areas of role and interactions with internal and external customers.
• Strong numerical & analytical skills with enthusiasm for problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and directors, as well as external manufacturer partners and clients.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks/deadlines simultaneously.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modelling, formulas, data validation, analysis and reporting.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to review work, share expertise and provide constructive challenge, helping to improve overall team quality and reduce risk.
• Creative thinking that continually seeks improvements with the confidence to share knowledge
• Strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a rapidly growing and changing business

Desirable

• Able to interpret data and market information to support commercial decision making, balancing customer value, manufacturer objectives and business profitability.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools, with the ability to apply them appropriately to improve productivity, data analysis and business processes
• Strong business systems and process knowledge.

The Package

• £27,000 - £31,500 per annum
• 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home after probation
• A supportive environment to thrive and develop

Please note as part of our pre-employment checks, all successful applicants must undergo a basic DBS check prior to starting employment.