Head of Pricing

Job Introduction

As a Pricing Analyst at Sodexo, working remotely, you will take the lead in preparing and accurately pricing all elements of IFM bids. 

Preferably you will have an area of subject matter expertise delivering the technical element of FM modelling.

Joining an experienced and established team you will have the autonomy to oversee and deliver the end-to-end process for a wide range of IFM bids.

 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to showcase their Facilities Management and Finance skills and experience in the Private Sector market place throughout UK&I.
 
  To be considered for this role you must have an established background within facilities management pricing and working with large amounts of data.
 
  Through this role and the wider work you will play an active part in, you will gain exposure across the business, whilst collaborating with a diverse range of industry experts. 

This role will report into the Head of Finance and will be a 2ic to this role. 

 Becoming part of Sodexo will enable you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Our commitment to purposeful growth empowers you to make a significant impact on the world around you.

What you’ll do:

• Work with Business Development Managers & Directors to influence bid strategy on complex/must win bids. Supports and reviews output from simple and medium complexity bids.
• Takes the lead in preparing and accurately pricing all elements of IFM bids, 
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities throughout the bid process.
• Demonstrates numeracy via appropriate use of a variety of statistical analysis techniques. 
• Demonstrates an ability to complete complex customer return formats
• Manages the pricing team and demonstrates an ability to develop their skills/outputs
• Challenge the subject matter experts in their solution and assumption modelling
• Bring to the business innovative and creative thinking when it comes to designing compelling sustainable bid solutions

What you bring:

• Can manage own workload and those of others on a bid, plus that of an estimating team
• Can confidently communicate complex bids and concepts to non-finance team members(e.g. commercial models, assumptions, risks and opportunities ) verbally, in writing and using visual presentations
• Is an active member of the Pricing & Sales Team and develops good working relationships with SME's and Service Operations and with customers and Senior Management
• Demonstrates commitment by working flexibly (travel and extra hours) as required and leads the team to maximise overall output
• Demonstrates an ability to produce the required output, on time and to the appropriate accuracy and clarity
• Leads the process of change
• Understands customer requirements by working with the customer on bids and knows what's typical for different market sectors
• Leads meetings and develops the skills of others to manage meetings
• Ensures clarity and develops the skills of others to do the same, takes a leading role in improving our models and/or presentation methods 
• Experience of integrated facilities management delivery or pricing
• Can challenge with humility to drive our thinking

What we offer: 

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, a market leading commission scheme and progressive rewards and benefits. You will work within a high performing team who are creative, entrepreneurial in spirit and who live by common values 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
 
     In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

About Sodexo 

 At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland. 

Ready to be part of something greater? 

Apply today!