Japan Pricing Analyst

Japan Pricing Analyst This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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Job Family Definition: The Aruba Deal Desk / Pricing Team is the frontline engagement between the Field teams (Sales & Management) and the Sales Operations organization.  This position will act as a point of escalation for the APJ pricing team and Field Sales Management. The role will heavily focus on pricing analysis on high-touch, strategic deals, along with very high level of interaction with the Sales and Pricing organizations.  The analyst will need to become familiar and fluent in all internal sales tools, processes and practices in order to provide exemplary sales support and pricing related guidance.  This position will also require that the analyst engages heavily with the extended pricing team, offering guidance and working to ensure the individual team member develop and progress their pricing analytics. Management Level Definition: Applies high level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.

Engagement and pricing support of Strategic and Complex bids Interaction with Country Manager, Category Manager and Regional Pricing team on deal pricing, ensuring deals are aligned with pricing strategy in terms of discount and margin. Review and analyze pricing requests for Japan, provide guidance and negotiate with the sales team/pricing team to reach final pricing agreement. Evaluate pricing requests to ensure completeness, pricing accuracy, risk mitigation for any non-standard terms and conditions, and compliance with sales and pricing policies Driving complex deal escalations for WW approvals, as well as managing cos relief Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Management or equivalent Typically 4-5 years experience in Pricing Role Knowledge and Skills: A strong business mindset is key, with a ‘run to the fire’ attitude and driving an action-oriented culture. Good understanding of business and sales processes and practices. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded; a decisive problem solver; meticulous; organized & driven; self-starter; have strong communication skills; passion & pride in their work; flexibility to adjust to requirements and ability operate in a dynamic and fast changing environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders. Well verse in Microsoft excel. Well verse with HPE Pricing and Quoting tools, e.g. SFDC, NGQ, Deal UI, MAST, PPRT, etc. What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest