Associate Pricing Director (Academic)

TL;DR

Associate Pricing Director (Academic): Driving revenue growth and optimizing pricing strategies for subscription journals and eBooks with an accent on value-based pricing and AI-driven automation. Focus on implementing advanced AI algorithms, automating pricing metrics, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate delivery.

Location: Must be based within a commutable distance of the London Blackfriars office (minimum 3 days per week in-person, including visits to Milton Park, Oxfordshire).

Company

Leading academic publishing and business intelligence group listed on the FTSE 100.

What you will do

• Manage strategic pricing projects, including annual updates, new propositions, and innovative business models.
• Implement pricing strategies and define automated tracking for key performance metrics.
• Develop and deploy AI algorithms and machine learning tools to optimize pricing and predict market trends.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Commercial, and Marketing teams to align pricing with product positioning.
• Provide regular status reports and strategic briefings to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee the Strategic Pricing Analytics Manager via a dotted line relationship.

Requirements

• Proven experience in developing pricing strategies that drive revenue in the data information services industry.
• Advanced analytical skills in SQL, Python, and R, and proficiency with Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong bias towards using AI and automation tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams without direct authority.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must be located within a commutable distance of London.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working culture with a balanced hybrid model.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave plus birthday and holiday season days.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Financial perks: Pension scheme, life assurance, and a Share Match plan.
• Community focus: 4 paid volunteering days per year.