PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Deputy Pricing Manager in Westport, Co. Mayo on a permanent basis reporting to Pricing & Trading manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
We're on a mission to become the world's most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Deputy Pricing Manager will assist Portwest to develop and implement pricing strategies, considering factors like company revenue goals, competitor prices and consumer demand; they also conduct financial analyses to assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies and monitor market trends that helps provide a variety of information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Act as Pricing Champion to ensure Portwest maximise sales across multiple markets
* Work with various stakeholders across the organization to ensure correct information is available to allow optimal pricing decisions to be made
* Assess quoted opportunities to increase sales submitted by Area Sales Managers
* Research competitors pricing in multiple markets, benchmark with Portwest
* Assess the Portwest commercial position across multiple markets and make recommendations for adjusting pricing where necessary
* Maintain customer terms and conditions on Portwest systems
* Assist the Pricing Manager and other Senior Managers on various pricing related tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
* Commercial acumen, flexibility and initiative need to be demonstrated
* High level of numeric skills and attention to detail needed
* Proficiency in Excel is a must, proficiency in Access would also be useful
* Analytical and research skills should be demonstrated
* Ability to take the initiative and lead projects
* Ability to work in, and contribute positively, to a small team and engage in a positive way with the wider stakeholders within Portwest
* Ability to "put the shoulder to the wheel" during periods of heavy workloads
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COMPANY AWARDS
* Great Place To Work 2024
* Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2024
* Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.