Job Summary :
The Data Scientist - Pricing Strategy plays a key role in driving pricing innovation through advanced
analytics and statistical modeling. This role blends pricing strategy with data science capabilities to
identify margin improvement opportunities, enhance price optimization, and support pricing
governance. The ideal candidate brings deep analytical skills, hands-on experience with data tools,
and a strong understanding of pricing levers across markets and customer segments.
Essential Functions :
1. Advanced Pricing Analytics & Modeling
- Build and maintain statistical models and machine learning algorithms to optimize pricing and
discount strategies.
Conduct pricing elasticity studies and scenario analyses using historical data.2. Market and Customer Segmentation
Analyze customer, product, and transactional data to develop pricing segmentation models.Identify trends and patterns in client willingness to pay (WTP), profitability, and behavior.3. Tool & Dashboard Development
Build and automate pricing dashboards in Power BI, Excel, and / or Python.Create dynamic, user-friendly reporting tools to support sales, finance, and executive teams.4. Data Management & Integration
Work with large datasets from multiple sources (Salesforce, CPQ, ERP, financial systems) andintegrate for pricing analysis.
Develop and maintain a centralized pricing database to track realized pricing and marginperformance.
5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, and IT to align pricing strategy with business objectives.Translate complex analytical findings into actionable pricing recommendations and visualnarratives.
6. Governance & Strategy
Support development of pricing policies, discount guardrails, and escalation frameworks.Contribute to quarterly pricing reviews and long-term pricing roadmap.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
3-5 years of experience in pricing analytics, data science, or related field.Strong background in statistical modeling, regression analysis, and data mining.Proficient in Python, R, SQL / MySQL, and Excel.Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Salesforce data environments.Strong communication skills with ability to explain data-driven insights to non-technicalstakeholders.
Knowledge of pricing principles, margin analysis, and customer segmentation frameworks.