Marketing Analyst, Asia Europe Trade, West Bound - London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Purpose
To perform Marketing Pricing analyst role implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities for Asia Europe Trade (AET)..
To coordinate and manage Asia Europe West Bound (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
* Knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
* 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.
Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.