Principal Specialist Pricing Manager | Vodacom

Vodacom Vacancies – Principal Specialist Pricing Manager

Join Vodacom South Africa as a Principal Specialist Pricing Manager, where you’ll spearhead mobile pricing strategy, revenue optimization, and profitability for our products and services. Your role is pivotal in developing and implementing pricing models, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with teams to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Margin Creation:

• Predictive impact assessments of mobile pricing decisions.
• Regular monitoring to protect margin, mitigate revenue leakage, and drive efficiencies.
• Effective business partnering across various VSA departments.

Pricing Strategy Development:

• Develop and execute comprehensive pricing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitor pricing, and customer insights.
• Define pricing frameworks per segment based on supply & demand, costing, competition, etc.

Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify customer segments and pricing trends.
• Evaluate competitive landscape and gather market intelligence.

Pricing Analytics:

• Utilize data analytics to monitor pricing performance and identify revenue opportunities.
• Develop pricing metrics and KPIs for performance measurement.
• Provide valuable pricing insights and analysis for all segments.

Reporting & Insights:

• Forecasting and prediction models relevant to key metrics.
• Provide governance and approval process for promotional activities.
• Prepare insightful management reporting for senior management.

Leadership and Teamwork:

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing pricing team.
• Lead, motivate, and develop commercial teams.

Communication:

• Effectively communicate pricing strategies and changes to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on customer-facing pricing communication.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Develop expertise in mobile communication products and devices.
• Perform regular margin squeeze tests to maintain adequate headroom.
• Provide accurate and insightful management reporting.

Innovation and Change:

• Simplify and standardize modeling, reporting, and processes.
• Utilize systems tools & technologies for data analysis.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years financial and pricing management experience with a relevant degree in Mathematics, Actuarial, Statistics, Econometrics, or finance.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SQL.

Experience:

• ICT industry experience preferred.
• Excellent understanding of the Telecoms industry and key value drivers.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to drive value through insights.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and ownership ability.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Persuading and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.

What We Offer:

• Attractive incentive programs and competitive benefit packages.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, along with exclusive fiber connection discounts.
• Join us and make a significant impact on the telecommunications industry. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!