Pricing Manager bei Stark

Are you based in the Coventry area? Do you have a passion for working with people?

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in providing solutions and building materials for our customers in the Public Sector such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities, is on the hunt for a Pricing Manager who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Job Purpose

As a Pricing Manager within Jewson Partnership Solutions [JPS], you will work as part of a team, on the pricing element of a range of projects and tenders, for JPS.  Project values vary from small <£50k requirements, through to multi-million pound opportunities.  It is the responsibility of the Pricing Team and Pricing Managers to effectively code and price schedules provided by customers within specified deadlines, ensuring we are competitive whilst maximizing sales and margin.  You will be working with a wide ranging mix of personnel to deliver on these activities.  There will also be ongoing work in support of Sales with existing customers.

The role sits within our JPS Bid Team and the primary purpose of the role is to help win and retain customers, working in conjunction with JPS colleagues in Sales, Bid and the STARK Category Teams, along with key external supplier contacts.

Requests come primarily from the Public Sector, but also from National House-builders and Contractors.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to project manage their assignments – with the support and guidance from their Team Manager – from initial receipt of the request through to submission.

You will be required to:

• To win and retain customers through the provision of accurate, competitive and timely completion of Pricing Schedules, which maximize sales and margin

• Complete work to strict deadlines

• Keep up to date with Business and industry intelligence relating to company products, prices and services, as well as competitor activity and new products entering the market

• Create an effective network and build relationships with colleagues to call upon if required to support you in achieving a deadline - Adapt style for different team members to maximise their output

• Know at all times where we are against deadlines and communicate accordingly, managing these deadlines

• Delivering high standards of work ensuring all schedules are free from errors and professionally presented.

Knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required

You will be someone who is highly motivated, deadline and results driven.  You will have a proven track record of working and thriving in a very busy multi activity level environment.

Essential:

• Experience gained from working in pricing, estimating or tendering environment.

• A proven understanding of the principles of pricing/estimating.

• Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple priorities often to tight deadlines.

• Good time-management and organisation skills.

• Good numeracy skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.

• Excellent IT skills – Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent research and interpretation skills.

• Ability to work without close supervision.

• Excellent communication skills at all levels (written and verbal).

• Must be a team player.

Desirable:

• Industry Experience.

• Public Sector knowledge - Experience of the Public Sector tendering process.

• Background in building distribution or the construction industry - Product knowledge.

• CRM / Database Experience.

• Strong GCSE and/or A level results.

What’s in it for you? 

• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General. 

• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings. 

• WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway. 

• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation). 

• Voluntary company benefits such as Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover. 

• Employee Discount. 

• Refer a Friend scheme. 

• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks.

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.