Client Pricing Strategy and Planning Manager

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THE ROLE

As Client Pricing Strategy and Planning Manager, your primary mission will be to develop the pricing strategy supporting the Client business and then execute that strategy flawlessly to grow Client profitability. You will work closely with the business unit, sales, operations and finance in the development of the winning strategy. Key elements to the winning strategy are comprehending the competitive landscape and market, customer needs and the right product portfolio. You will be part of a team that includes other strategists, deal desk and contract personnel. You will be reporting to the Director of Client Pricing Strategy and Planning.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has experience applying analytical and strategic critical thinking to pricing topics towards growing the business. They possess strong interpersonal communication skills and can build collaborative relationships across all levels of the business. This person will quickly understand customer requirements, pricing structures and market conditions and translate this information into pricing strategies for the teams they partner with. In addition, this person is a proactive problem solver who is self-sufficient, able to self-manage their work, and takes initiative to drive results. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, Develop and implement pricing strategies that grow Client business and enhance Client profitability
• Monitor, track trends and report on pricing performance and competitiveness globally as well as identify opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on price change requests from sales by understanding margin impacts, potential incremental volume, and competitor price levels
• Track market trends and keep up to date on prices set by competitors
• Stay updated with pricing best practices and market dynamics
• Develop strong relationships with global sales, finance, business unit and operations teams to enable strong teamwork and build success

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated achievement in a fast-paced business planning or strategy role - high tech experience preferred
• Pre-existing understanding of the PC market, with an emphasis on OEM/MNC PC makers
• Exceptional time-management skills with ability to handle multiple ongoing projects/initiatives
• Ability to quickly create effective strategies with imperfect or insufficient datasets
• Strong organizational skills and experience working across a large organization to drive results
• Executive-level presentation and communication skills - ability to speak with confidence

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• BS and/or MS degree in Business Management, Finance, or Engineering from a top-tier university
• MBA is a strong plus

LOCATION

• Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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