Head of Pricing
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Salary Competitive
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Location Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough,
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Contract Type Permanent
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Hours 38
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Closing Date
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Business Unit Booker Group
52.2984, -0.68079
Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough,
NN8 1LT
About the role
At Booker, pricing sits at the heart of every commercial decision we make, it's how we create value for customers, how we stay competitive, grow sales, protect profit and build trust at scale.
We're looking for a commercially astute, strategically minded Head of Pricing to take ownership of one of the most influential functions in our business.
This is a rare opportunity to define and lead the pricing strategy for the UK's largest wholesaler, partnering with senior leaders across Trading, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Technology and Analytics to drive growth and transform how we think about pricing.
You'll be joining at a pivotal time where customer expectations are changing. Data and AI are creating new opportunities and competition is evolving. We need someone who can see around corners, challenge the status quo and turn insight into action.
Main Responsibilities
Defining and leading Booker's end-to-end pricing strategy
Driving sales, margin and profit through smart, customer-focused pricing decisions
Shaping the future of personalised pricing using data science and AI
Protecting and strengthening customer price trust and perception
Turning market and competitor insight into actionable commercial advantage
Leading pricing governance, investment decisions and performance reporting
Influencing senior stakeholders across Trading, Commercial, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Analytics and Technology
Building a high-performing team while driving capability and change across the business
You will need
You'll bring a strong commercial background and a track record of delivering results through pricing, category, buying or commercial strategy.
We're particularly interested in people who have experience in:
- Pricing strategy and transformation
- Commercial decision-making ideally in retail, wholesale or FMCG (preferred)
- Customer and market insight
- Data-led decision making
- Leading and influencing senior stakeholders
- Driving change in complex, fast-paced environments
Experience working with partners such as Dunnhumby, Nielsen, Circana (IRI) or Kantar would be advantageous.
What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
- A great holiday package