Pricing Analyst

 

Are you an innovator who loves problem-solving and analytical thinking? Are you a champion of collaboration and teamwork? Then this is the job for you.

What is a Pricing Analyst?

A pricing analyst is a business professional who works with corporations to assess their current and potential product lines, determine their value, and help the company achieve its financial goals. As a pricing analyst, you might conduct market research to learn how competitors price their products and services and then work with your company's leadership to set competitive prices that maximise profits.

The role of a pricing analyst is multifaceted—you'll need to be able to take on a variety of responsibilities, including building financial models, performing risk analysis, and communicating regularly with other departments within the company.

 

View Pricing Analyst Jobs                       Recruit a Pricing Analyst

 

Pricing Analyst Job Description

Pricing Analyst Job Overview

As a Pricing Analyst, you'll be responsible for maintaining price points and understanding the customer base. You'll analyse customer data, run pricing models to determine pricing points, and make recommendations based on your findings. You'll also manage the customer rebates program, including working with suppliers and customers to ensure that rebates are correctly fulfilled.

Responsibilities of a Pricing Analyst

• Gather data on product sales and prices
• Analyse the data to determine trends
• Making product pricing recommendations to management
• Monitoring the effectiveness of price changes
• Acting as a liaison between customers and sales management
• Manage products in a company's database to ensure that they are listed with correct pricing information
• Work with teams across the company's different business units to implement new pricing strategies
• Develop reports on performance metrics that relate to pricing, such as revenue and profit
• Create new pricing structures for products based on the analysis of data

Pricing Analyst Skills & Qualifications

• A./B.S. in economics, statistics, or a related field
• Prior experience working with large amounts of data (you should have at least three years of experience as a pricing analyst or data analyst)
• Some sales, marketing, or another business-related field experience is required
• Have experience with delivering reports to multiple audiences, including senior management.
• Ability to use Excel, SQL, and R

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Work well under pressure and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to perform statistical analysis according to industry standards
• Strong written communication skills

Search jobs similar to this role and find your dream job! Happy hunting.

 

Pricing Analyst Jobs currently open:

Actuarial Analyst – Pricing, Risk & Strategic Growth
Location: Midrand
Salary: Annually
We’re on the hunt for an actuarial trailblazer — someone who goes beyond the spreadsheets to drive real business impact. If you’re passionate about pricing, risk, and leveraging data to inform strategy, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic actuarial team where your input will shape products, influence strategy, and support business expansion.This isn't your stand...
27 days ago


Short-term Pricing and Product Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Are you ready to take ownership of pricing strategies in the fast-paced world of short-term insurance? We’re on the lookout for an ambitious Short-term pricing and Product analyst with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers and product teams, playing a key part in shaping pricing and product decisions that...
27 days ago


Actuarial Analyst – Short-Term Pricing & Product
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Shape the Future of Short-Term Insurance as an Actuarial analyst.
28 days ago


Actuarial Analyst - Short term Pricing
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you ready to take ownership of pricing strategies in the fast-paced world of short-term insurance? We’re looking for an ambitious Actuarial analyst who’s passionate about turning data into actionable insights, engaging directly with portfolio managers, and shaping product decisions that drive profitability and growth.
28 days ago


Actuarial Analyst – Short-Term Pricing
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Numbers Whisperer Needed – Short-Term pricing Actuarial analyst.
28 days ago


Actuarial Analyst – Short-Term Pricing
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Numbers Whisperer Needed – Short-Term pricing Actuarial analyst.
29 days ago


Commercial Manager: CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1000000
Are you a CA(SA) with at least 5 years of commercial experience, a passion for numbers, and a flair for negotiating like a boardroom Beyoncé? Can you charm a spreadsheet, build a budget in your sleep, and turn financial models into works of art? Do your presentations make stakeholders weep with joy and customers nod in wild agreement? Well then ... we want YOU.
2 days ago


Commercial Manager: CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 900000
Are you a CA(SA) with at least 5 years of commercial experience, a passion for numbers, and a flair for negotiating like a boardroom Beyoncé?
9 days ago


Data & BI Analyst – Credit Sector
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Annually
Are you driven by the challenge of transforming data into insights that shape business strategy? Join a leading credit industry team where you’ll deliver powerful data solutions, communicate insights with impact, and work hands-on with advanced data tools.
12 days ago


Commercial Manager
Location: Centurion
Salary: 900000
Are you a CA(SA) with at least 5 years of commercial experience, a passion for numbers, and a flair for negotiating like a boardroom Beyoncé? Can you charm a spreadsheet, build a budget in your sleep, and turn financial models into works of art?
12 days ago