Do you think you have it in you to execute decision-making amidst varying trade directions and market dynamics? Do you have the ability to analyse data and implement pricing policy in ever-changing markets? In the role of the Marketing Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in performing structural review of regions' performance against target levels through insightful analysis and problem-solving. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow within the Shipping industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Job Purpose
To perform Marketing Pricing analyst role implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities for AET.
To coordinate and manage AE WB Account Plan in line with Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities.
Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement
- To act as Marketing Pricing Focal Point for designated region(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.
- The role is primarily dealing with the AET Trades
- To perform regular structural review of regions performance against target levels & follow-up on any performance deviations.
- To work with aforementioned regions and monitor any deviations in performance
- Responding to rate requests in a timely fashion (within 24hrs) whilst analysing & judging business contribution in the context of current / prospected market conditions as well as Trade / region performance.
- Completing timely and accurate tender submissions demonstrating commercial awareness & sound pricing in the process.
- Complete regular KPI reports and follow up on any deviations.
- To represent the Marketing team at internal & external meetings as & when required.
- To coordinate and manage AE WB Customer Allocation Tool or equivalent Customer space management tool.
- To be fully proficient with all Trade Management OPUS Modules and perform timely and accurate review & maintenance of the same when & where required.
- Support respective Trade Pricing Teams and Trade policies including coordination with Container Flow Management and Yield.
Scope of Role
- Budget: Responsible for regional performance versus Trade targets / business plan and assist to set targets for areas of direct pricing responsibility.
- People Management and Organization: Not Applicable
- Location: London RHQ
Breadth and Range of Responsibilities:
- Implementing pricing policy in varied markets. Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics.
- Implementing Account management policy in varied markets. Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics.
Problems / Challenges faced
- Reacting swiftly to ever changing market dynamics.
- Making sure due diligence is applied to all pricing actions.
- Judging commercial merits of customers / business.
- Adjusting Pricing mind-set in line with often changing trading circumstances
Skills, Qualifications and Expertise
- Ability to analyse data
- Good Google Sheet, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Flexibility in approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Previous pricing / market liner shipping experience is desirable but not essential.
Competencies
- Strong Analytical / Problem Solving skills
- Strong Communication - written skills
- Strong Communication - verbal skills
- Strong Organisation skills
- Strong Teamwork skills
- Flexibility
- Proactive
- Systematic approach to work.
- Ability to form strong working relationships.
Key Relationships
- The job holder will work closely with and support the EU Marketing Manager for all commercial operations and strategy, administrative and management tasks.
- The job holder will work closely with, structurally assist and support EU MKTG department for commercial strategy and implementation regionally.
What we offer:
- Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Membership of the Company's Group Personal Pension Plan.
- Performance Related Pay a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review.
- Permanent Health Insurance.
- Death in Service.
- Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years' service.
- Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services.
- An interest free annual travel season ticket loan.
- Family leave policies enhanced above statutory.
- Access to the UK's TaxFree Childcare scheme.
- Enhanced company sick pay policy.
- Medical health check.
- Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.
Application
The closing date for this vacancy is 10th September 2024 but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close earlier.
Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.