Pricing Manager [maternity replacement]

• 21 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• Zurich

We are looking for a Pricing Manager for a maternity replacement in Zurich. Join a dynamic team to optimize prices.

Tasks ##

• Develop competitive price proposals for the sales team.
• Analyze pricing models and manage contracts proactively.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to maximize profitability.

Skills ##

• 3 years of experience in finance or pricing, relevant degree.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced mastery of Excel and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Pricing Manager [maternity replacement]

Zurich, CH, 8005

About the role

As a temporary pricing manager, you will assume the responsibilities of our colleague on maternity leave. In this role, you will develop competitive and accurate price proposals for the sales team using pricing models, market insights, and additional input from relevant stakeholders.

An ideal candidate will know how to establish strong relationships with sales teams and analyze detailed pricing models. Do you enjoy driving profitability in a dynamic environment? Are you also comfortable with systems, do you like sharing your knowledge, and does optimizing work methods motivate you?

The position is a maternity replacement for 6 months.

Key responsibilities include

• Create competitive price proposals for the sales team, analyzing historical price and margin levels to drive profitable growth for your business unit
• Present proposals to sales representatives, guiding them using market and internal data to validate and justify proposals
• Record sales contracts after client agreement to secure business
• Take charge of the pricing of assigned accounts independently and proactively
• Proactively manage contracts in your account portfolio in collaboration with sales and customer service
• Use various pricing models, including raw material market coverage, cost and margin analysis, and proactive data management
• Develop and manage effective and analytical reporting tools to support the business unit and organizational needs
• Understand the fundamentals of the raw materials market and acquire in-depth knowledge of the chocolate and cocoa manufacturing process to improve the pricing process
• Actively support local, regional, and global pricing projects and initiatives
• Develop direct relationships with clients and support commercial negotiations
• Support broader pricing projects and develop new pricing models
• Assume the deputy functions of the line manager

About you

• At least 3 years of experience in a finance, commercial, or pricing role
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a similar field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Enthusiastic team member, flexible and adaptable to changing business demands and priorities
• Customer-oriented, with strategic and conceptual thinking
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (lookup, index-match, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience in an industrial environment and with SAP
• Fast learner with a reduced onboarding period
• Proficiency in English

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