Sales Data and Pricing Analyst

Chainlink Recruitment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Data & Pricing Analyst in Boksburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least three years of experience in pricing analysis and data analytics. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools is essential. The role involves developing pricing strategies, managing ERP pricing administration, and providing market intelligence. Candidates with experience in mining or construction industries will be at an advantage.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pricing analysis, data analytics, commercial support, or similar roles.
• Experience within the mining, construction, or heavy-equipment industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement approved pricing strategies across all product categories and customer segments.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date pricing information in the ERP.
• Collect competitor pricing and market intelligence for regular commercial reviews.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to gather updated transfer prices.
• Implement contract price updates as per escalation tables.
• Prepare accurate pricing inputs for tenders and bids.
• Develop monthly reports on pricing performance, margins, and costs.
• Analyse usage patterns and consumption rates for key categories.
• Monitor stock levels for critical repair spares.
• Prepare pricing files and stocking guidance for new machine introductions.
• Identify risks of stock-outs and share insights with the Inventory team.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel

Analytical tools

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree, diploma or higher certificate in Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Business, or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Sales Data & Pricing Analyst with the following skills and qualifications to join our team:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric.
• Bachelor’s degree, diploma or higher certificate in Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Business, or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pricing analysis, data analytics, commercial support, or similar roles.
• Experience within the mining, construction, or heavy-equipment industries advantageous.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and analytical tools.
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of margin principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex datasets.

BASIC FUNCTION

• Pricing Strategy Development & Management
• ERP Pricing Administration
• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis
• Transfer Prices
• Contract Pricing Management
• Tender & Bid Pricing Support
• Reporting & Commercial Analytics
• Spare Parts Consumption & Stocking Insights
• Repair Spares Stock Level Management
• New Product Pricing Readiness
• Slow-Moving Stock & Fire-Sale Opportunity Identification
• Sales Forecasting & Opportunity Modelling
• Cross-Functional Commercial Support
• Part Number Governance & Technical Data Support

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pricing Strategy Development & Execution:
  • Implement approved pricing strategies across all product categories and customer segments.
  • Ensure pricing aligns with margin targets, commercial objectives, and market conditions.
  • Proactively identify areas where margins, pricing structures, or strategies require adjustment.
• ERP Pricing Administration:
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date pricing information in the ERP.
  • Ensure proper version control and traceability for pricing updates.
  • Verify price accuracy and investigate discrepancies with Finance, Inventory, and Sales teams.
• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis:
  • Collect competitor pricing and market intelligence for regular commercial reviews.
  • Analyse customer buying patterns to recommend pricing adjustments.
• Transfer Prices:
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to gather updated transfer prices or cost inputs for all relevant items.
  • Implement the approved sales pricing strategy to establish accurate selling prices aligned with margin targets and commercial guidelines.
• Contract Pricing Management:
  • Implement contract price updates as per escalation tables, CCB provisions, or review schedules.
  • Ensure price files and contract-specific rates are kept current and audit-ready.
  • Support negotiations with pricing scenarios and margin impact analysis.
• Tender & Bid Pricing Support:
  • Prepare accurate pricing inputs for tenders, RFQs, and bids.
  • Conduct margin and cost analysis to ensure commercial viability.
  • Maintain a structured record of all tender submissions and outcomes.
• Reporting & Commercial Analytics:
  • Develop monthly reports on pricing performance, margins, costs, and trends.
  • Provide actionable insights to management and sales teams.
  • Create ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Spare Parts Consumption & Stocking Insights:
  • Analyse usage patterns and consumption rates for all key categories.
  • Recommend SKU levels, ISQs, and adjustments based on trends.
  • Identify risks of stock-outs and share insights with the Inventory team.
• Repair Spares Stock Level Management:
  • Monitor stock levels for critical repair spares.
  • Provide min/max level recommendations and urgent replenishment triggers to Inventory.
  • Identify risks of stock-outs and share insights with the Inventory team.
• New Product Pricing Readiness:
  • Prepare pricing files and stocking guidance for new machine introductions.
  • Develop the pricing for RSL (Recommended Spares List) for customers.
  • Support LCC (Lifecycle Cost) calculations for customer proposals.
• Slow-Moving Stock & Fire-Sale Identification:
  • Analyse ageing stock and highlight items at risk of obsolescence.
  • Propose fire-sale or promotional pricing actions.
  • Track performance of implemented campaigns.
• Sales Forecasting & Opportunity Modelling:
  • Build and refine forecasting models based on history and new opportunities.
  • Support Sales teams with opportunity-based forecasting.
  • Report deviations between forecasts and actual results.
• Cross-Functional Commercial Support:
  • Provide analytical and pricing support to Sales, Inventory, Product Support and Finance teams.
  • Assist with commercial queries related to costs, pricing, margins, or trends.
  • Ensure information shared across teams is accurate, concise, and up to date.