Pricing Manager, Southeast Asia (KSEA)

Who are we?  

In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities.  We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities.  We operate in close to 70 countries around the world, serving almost 600,000 customers. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we have eight global R&D centers and ten manufacturing units in seven countries, as well as a worldwide network of agents and authorized distributors.

Why this role?

As a Pricing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving pricing practices and tactics within Southeast Asia countries, directly contributing to business growth and strategy.

What will you be doing? Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and recommend pricing tactics and decisions that align with overall pricing strategy and business goals, collaboration with Area pricing manager.

• Work closely with business lines and regions to ensure pricing decisions are made and implemented in a timely manner.

• Run and prepare pricing committees in the frontline in a systematic manner

• Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to analyze pricing data, generate actionable insights, and prepare detailed reports to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in pricing mindset, processes and practices, engaging with stakeholders to gather input, ideas, challenges and concerns.

• Assist implementation of pricing initiatives, incl. development of pricing mindset, tools, processes, and governance frameworks

• Provide training and support to colleagues in pricing

• Collaborate closely with sales management on implementation of pricing practices and tactics in regions

Are you the one? We are looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:

• Collaboration and Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in pricing leadership with regional expertise.

• Analytical Acumen: Outstanding ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.

• Strategic Thinking: Proficiency in making strategic business recommendations and collaborating with sales teams, with a deep understanding of customer purchasing behavior.

• Visionary Leadership: Broad strategic perspective to develop pricing strategies, challenge market trends, and make bold decisions to drive competitiveness and profitability.

What do we offer?

• Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.

• Warm and friendly international working environment.

• Attractive package that commensurate with the position.

• Hybrid (flexi) work arrangement.

Additional details:

This role can be based in any of the countries within KSEA and the applicant must hold working right for the country to be considered for this position.

Working at KONE:

Welcome to KONE! We are a diverse team of over 60,000 employees, enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for billions of city dwellers every day.  Innovating together across everything we do, we show the way for the good of our planet and its people. Here, you are welcomed as you are, your courage is celebrated, and your impact rewarded. Grounded by our strong roots stretching back over a century, our exciting journey continues – join us and let’s shape the future of cities together!

KONE Awards and achievements:

• CDP 2023 ’A‘ score for corporate sustainability leadership.

• 34 best-in-class energy efficiency ISO 25745 references for our elevator and escalator platforms.

• Forbes’ 2023 Global 2000:World’s Best Employers list.

• EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability performance.

• Representing 153 nationalities worldwide.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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