Analyst

Job Profile: Sales Operations & Pricing Analyst (looking for in Multiple Levels) Role Summary The Sales Operations & Pricing Analyst is responsible for end-to-end deal lifecycle management, including deal creation, validation, pricing analysis, margin optimization, and reporting. The role supports sales and partner teams by ensuring accurate pricing, compliance with policies, and timely deal processing while providing analytical insights to enhance business performance. Key Responsibilitie sDeal Management & Processin gCreate, update, and manage indirect bid deal s (Transactional, Promotional, MPS) in system tools .Process deal requests submitted by partners or sales teams within defined Turnaround Time (TAT ) .Maintain accurate deal records and ensure completeness of all required information .Pricing & Margin Analysi sConduct detailed price and margin analysis (P&L ) for all deal requests .Validate pricing accuracy in line with approved pricing strategies and policy guidelines .Support margin optimizatio n through data-driven insights and recommendations .Deal Validation & Complianc eReview and validate incoming deals for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy .Perform compliance check s and ensure alignment with country-specific delegation matrices .Escalate exceptions, non-standard deals, or risks to Product Managers (PMs) or relevant stakeholders .Approvals & Quotin gApprove deals within delegated authority using system tools .Generate and release customer quote s after validation and approvals .Ensure all pricing approvals are justified and documented .Stakeholder Communication & Coordinatio nAct as a key liaiso n between Sales, Partners, Category teams, and Product Managers .Provide timely updates on deal status and resolution of queries .Support stakeholders in using internal and external tools for deal processing .Reporting & Analytic sPrepare and deliver sales, claims, and pricing report s for business teams .Provide analytical insights to support decision-making and business performance improvement .Track key metrics such as pricing accuracy, margins, and TAT adherence .Special Pricing & Suppor tManage special pricing request s, ensuring strong justification and compliance .Review supporting documentation and provide recommendations for approvals .Assist sales teams with pricing guidance and deal structuring . Key Skills & Competenci esStron g analytical and financial skil ls (pricing, margin, P&L analysi s)Knowledge o f sales operations and deal lifecycle manageme ntAttention to deta il and high accuracy in data handli ngEffectiv e stakeholder management and communicati onUnderstanding o f pricing policies and compliance framewor ksProficiency i n Excel and reporting too lsAbility to work i n SLA-driven, high-volume environmen ts Experience & Qualificat ionBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fi eld2–6+ years of experience in sales operations, pricing, or deal supp ort (level depende nt)E