Data and Modelling Specialist (Head of Analytics)

Blue Label Telecoms; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity at a leading telecom company in South Africa, focusing on Postpaid Pricing strategies and product management. The role involves collaborating across departments to optimize pricing and enhance profitability, requiring strong analytical skills and market insight. Candidates should exhibit leadership in data-driven decision-making and a proactive approach to revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Solid background in pricing and financial analysis.
• Experience in statistical methods and competitor analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data and forecast trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive pricing strategies to enhance market share.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze market trends and pricing impact.
• Manage product portfolios focusing on revenue growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modelling

Financial analysis

Pricing strategy

Market analysis

Job description

The incumbent will provide Postpaid Pricing & decision support to the commercial and marketing team through the modelling and analysis of costs, revenue and other financial parameters to develop competitive pricing and product strategies. The role is also responsible for managing the Postpaid Product portfolio, identifying potential revenue leakages and opportunities to improve profitability and revenue growth. In addition, the role will be responsible for ECL modelling and proactive statistical analysis of information generated from various sources, interpreted for specific relevance and application to CEC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to determine competitive pricing strategies to gain market share and achieve revenue goals
• Analyse data from multiple sources, develop complex pricing models, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales strategies
• Assess data from a variety of sources to gain insights into pricing strategies and market trends
• Analyse competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability
• Track customer engagement to develop effective pricing strategies for products and offerings
• Apply statistical modelling methods to determine the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability
• Recommend pricing strategies that align closely with market trends and identify new market segments
• Collaborate with sales and marketing departments on developing and implementing competitive pricing strategies
• Develop dynamic pricing tools to effectively respond to changing market needs and trends
• Prepare and present pricing analysis findings to executives, marketing teams, and sales staff
• Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends
• Keep abreast of market developments on pricing and product strategies
• Manage the product portfolio inline with CEC strategic objectives
• Develop monthly product reports
• Analyse product portfolio and identify opportunities for revenue growth or potential leakage
• Perform product & pricing competitor analysis and present outcomes, opportunities and potential risks
• Work with the Cell C product development team in implementing product changes and enhancements
• Forecast revenue and market share based on market trends, production costs, profit margins, and sales volumes
• Take responsibility for the ECL model, working with the Finance team to maintain and update

Self-Management

• Set an example through personal quality and productivity standards and ways of working with others
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change