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Assistant to the President ProAmpac Europe

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers. ProAmpac brings brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed‑to‑market, package customization and consumer differentiation.

Job Description

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by developing, implementing, and managing the pricing strategies for the organisation's products and services to optimise revenue, ensure market competitiveness, and profitability. You will leverage your expertise to analyse data, streamline processes, and drive efficiency within the pricing function.

Requirements

Lead, mentor, and develop the pricing team, ensuring accurate costing and pricing, strong analytical capability, and continuous improvement in pricing processes.
Provide strategic direction for pricing functions, establishing priorities, guiding analysis, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Develop and oversee pricing structures for new and existing products to meet financial objectives, margin requirements, and sales plans.
Support the development and enhancement of pricing models and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and usability for the Sales team.
Use market trend and pricing data to anticipate demand, identify opportunities, and develop proactive pricing strategies that enhance profitability.
Analyse sales performance trends compared to prior periods to understand how pricing impacts volume, margin, and customer behaviour.
Review, refine, and adjust pricing strategies based on market conditions, competitive intelligence, cost fluctuations, and customer feedback.
Leverage margin reviews across products, sites, or business units to identify trends, recommend pricing actions, and partner with Sales to implement necessary changes.
Manage all price escalators and de‑escalators, ensuring accurate application and alignment with contracted customer accounts.
Evaluate price realisation to confirm pricing policies are effectively implemented and driving targeted financial outcomes.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure unified pricing strategies and decision‑making.
Communicate pricing updates and structures clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring understanding and alignment.
Partner closely with Sales to understand market dynamics and provide guidance on pricing strategies, policies, and opportunities to maximise profitability.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support pricing strategy and business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
5-8+ years of experience in pricing management or a related role, with a proven track record of success.
Proficiency in Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Power BI; experience with pricing software is a plus.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and drive organisational efficiency.
Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
Exceptional time management and organisation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision‑making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
Self‑confident, self‑motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.
Ethical conduct.
Demonstrate mathematical reasoning.
The ability to travel across Europe, the UK and to the USA.

How to Apply

Please confirm your interest in writing including a brief overview of why you should be considered for the role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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