Pricing Assistant Manager

Teleperformance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global customer experience company in Cape Town is seeking a Pricing Assistant Manager. This role is vital for shaping commercial pricing strategies and requires strong analytical skills, process improvement abilities, and experience in B2B commercial pricing. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience, with specific expertise in preparing pricing schedules and engaging with stakeholders effectively. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of overall experience, with at least 3-5 years in a relevant role in B2B commercial pricing.
• Strong process orientation with commitment to process excellence.
• Experience in client management and understanding of KPIs and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of commercial pricing schedules for RFP/RFQ.
• Identify ways to use technology for process improvement.
• Deep understanding of Profit and Loss accounting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Interpersonal communication

Detail orientation

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or MBA in Finance

Tools

Dynamics 365 ERP

MS Excel

MS SharePoint

VBA

Job description

Overview

The Pricing Assistant Manager plays a critical role in shaping commercial pricing strategies for B2B engagements. This position supports the Finance department by preparing accurate and strategic pricing schedules for RFPs/RFQs, ensuring alignment with business goals, margin targets, and risk parameters. The role demands strong analytical acumen, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement capabilities to drive pricing excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience / Key Competencies

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or MBA in Finance
• Minimum 7 years of overall experience, with at least 3–5 years in a relevant role, specifically in B2B commercial pricing
• Strong process orientation with a commitment to process excellence
• Experience in client management and understanding of KPIs and SLAs
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Familiarity with automation tools and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong track record of engaging senior stakeholders and thriving in high-pressure environments

Other Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical, Time Management and Good Presentation skills
• Organized with keen attention to detail

Technology

• Preferred have knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP
• Experience of Jedox or other similar tools advantageous
• Experience of MS SharePoint.
• Expert working knowledge of MS office with advanced excel
• VBA knowledge will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Preparation of commercial pricing schedules for RFP/RFQ
• Ensuring that commercials are in accordance with business goals, policies, margin targets etc.
• Identify ways to use technology and end to end process improvement to simplify and streamline pricing activity for faster, accurate turnarounds.
• Identify risks and opportunities in solutions and ensure appropriate levels of risk are priced into deals
• Work closely and challenge sales/pre‑sales team on business requirements and metrics
• Deep understanding of Profit and Loss accounting including Direct Costs and Overheads
• Maintain and upkeep a master pricing database on all deals including all key metrics
• Business partner and support other operational areas like the Sales and Account Management Teams
• Maintain and update the different pricing model templates and calculators
• Provide forecast updates on new deals for 3-6 months post go‑live including analysis, month‑end insight and any appropriate accounting treatments.
• Ad‑hoc analysis and dashboards according to the business requirement or senior management
• Calculation, governance and tracking of commissions payments.