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Description and Requirements
The Profit Manager is a key member of the Profit Management Team and supports the US Public Sector (PS) business with pricing commercial analysis and decision support to aid in the identification of revenue and margin enhancement. As the US PS Profit Manager, you will work closely with the pricing manager and a team of high performing pricing analysts to build a world-class, centralized pricing capability. Your focus will be on setting the optimal price to win on deals, ensuring we are leveraging all resources and the correct positioning of the Lenovo range in the market.
Key Objectives:
- Own the development of business cases for selected strategic US PS opportunities, this includes deal modelling and deal scenario generation to enable profitable decisions.
- Work closely with key stakeholders to develop a solid understanding of the vertical markets in which we play, including competitors, strategic initiatives and big bets.
- Influence and partner with key internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance and Product to improve pricing and drive profitability across the business.
- Subject matter expert to help minimalize cost, confirm supply, position correct product.
- Analyze pricing data to produce insights and price recommendations to guide sales on cross/upsell and cost saving opportunities.
- Develop, operate and enhance analysis tools and models, leveraging varied data inputs from both internal and external sources, including competitor landscape, market intelligence register, and quote models that drives innovation and challenges existing solutions.
- Provide input into the ongoing review of the Delegation of Authority (DOA) and recommendations on appropriate changes based on analysis of sales data.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years analytical experience within marketing, sales or finance.
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in pricing and deal structuring within a commercial environment.
- Deal making experience.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to apply a commercial lens to financial and pricing models.
- Highly developed excel skills and analytical skills.
- Ability to model complex financial deal scenarios.
- Comfortable working with and resolving ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs.
- Excellent communication skills; communicate in a clear and simple manner to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville