Pricing Manager

Company: Kantar
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

WE GO BEYOND THE OBVIOUS, USING INTELLIGENCE, PASSION AND CREATIVITY TO INSPIRE NEW THINKING AND SHAPE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. TO START A CAREER THAT IS OUT OF THE ORDINARY, PLEASE APPLY...

JOB DETAILS

AS A PRICING MANAGER YOU WILL UTILIZE RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE, EMPLOY GOOD QUESTIONING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMERCIAL STRATEGY TO UNDERSTAND THE OVERARCHING CLIENT BUSINESS NEED TO PROVIDE BEST IN CLASS RESEARCH DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS, COST, AND PRICING IN A TIMELY MANNER. IT WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO BUILD AN ADVISORY RELATIONSHIP AND DEVELOP/MAINTAIN TRUST AND CREDIBILITY WITH THE PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH AND BE A CONFIDENT AUTHORITY WHEN INTERFACING ACROSS THE QUALITATIVE PRACTICE, REGIONS, DOMAINS AND OTHER PRACTICE AREAS.

KEY OUTCOMES

- PRICING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES: works closely with Director of Pricing Strategy and Client and Commercial Strategists to optimize pricing, profitability, and overall value for individual products and proposals - as well as integrated client engagements - on an ongoing basis.
- QUALITATIVE EXPERTISE: Demonstrates proficiency as a qualitative subject matter expert in recommending, designing and supporting qualitative research solutions for clients and prospects. Works cross-functionally in a consultative, advisory capacity to clients, client strategists, domain/regional/global leads and researchers on the execution of qualitative research. Leverages knowledge of qualitative projects, processes, digital platforms and deliverables to advise on opportunities and best practices in pricing and execution that will enhance the Practice's overall commercial position
- PROPOSAL SUPPORT: Supports the design and delivery of qualitative research proposals and the implementation of pricing strategies and tools for clients and prospects to optimize profitability and overall value of engagements. Has a working knowledge of various types of quantitative research with the ability to "connect the dots" and bridge the role of qualitative in integration with quantitative new business opportunities.
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Successfully navigates across Kantar's domain/region/global teams to build strong relationships, elevate and integrate qualitative within the organization, and nurture growth. Expands relationship touchpoints with internal clients and stakeholders to advocate for the team.
- LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Leads by example and builds engagement among colleagues and cross-functional partners by demonstrating Kantar Winning Behaviors, embodying Qualitative team values, communicating positively and consistently, and providing candid feedback for growth and improvement.

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