Pricing Director

The Pricing Director will be responsible for developing implementing and managing the pricing strategy for a diverse portfolio of print and digital products. Working across our Commercial Marketing Editorial and Finance teams the objective of the post holder is to optimize pricing models for the business that maximize revenue and profitability while maintaining competitiveness and driving purchases from both B2B and B2C outlets.  

Educating stakeholders on pricing optimisation the Pricing Director will embed into routine activity the importance of a dynamic pricing structure working to change mindsets and capitalise on customer touchpoints for better pricing across T&F. By leveraging data analytics market insights and customer behaviour the Pricing Director will ensure pricing strategies are dynamic adaptive and aligned with Taylor & Franciss strategic objectives. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountability:  

Pricing Strategy Development: 

• Develop and execute comprehensive pricing strategies for new and existing products ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends. 

• Leverage analytics and data to read market conditions competitor pricing and customer demand to identify opportunities for price optimization. 

• Implement dynamic pricing models tailored to content format regional factors and customer segments. 

• Driving the growth and success of the business through the optimisation of advanced pricing analytics data science and modelling as well as a deep understanding of novel pricing and packaging methodologies. 

• Engage with the Editorial Commercial and Marketing teams to align pricing strategies with overall product positioning. 

• Establish discounting promotional and bundling strategies to optimize revenue growth and enhance value perception. 

• Lead the integration of pricing strategies into customer relationship management (CRM) systems ecommerce platforms and sales tools. 

• Ensure a robust strategy for discount management that any promotions are not counter to revenue generation or product perception of value.   

Financial Analysis & Modelling: 

• Utilize and plan for data gathering that enables indepth pricing analysis using datadriven approaches to forecast sales volumes revenues and profitability. 

• Bring to life for stakeholders the modelling of pricing scenarios and evaluate the potential financial impact of different pricing approaches. Advice on the best route forward based on the modelling input. 

• Monitor product lifecycle stages adjusting prices to maintain competitiveness and profitability. 

• Provide recommendations on bundling subscription models and discount strategies to drive revenue and engagement. 

Competitive & Market Analysis: 

• Perform global benchmarking to maintain competitive price positioning in key global markets. 

• Evolve pricing models for digital publishing trends and ensure the new product ranges contribute to revenue.  

• In the B2B space ensure our pricing helps us to build longterm commercially resilient and profitable relationships with customers. 

• Support M&A due diligence through the eyes of pricing and what future pricing opportunities new business would bring T&F. 

Stakeholder Collaboration: 

• Work closely with sales marketing and editorial teams to establish pricing frameworks that support overall business strategy and maximize customer value. Continue to upskill stakeholders in these departments to develop better approaches to pricing. 

• Support product development teams with financial insights to assess new product viability and pricing potential. 

• Manage timely flow of pricing intelligence information across the business to relevant stakeholders. 

• As requested supported the tender process for key customers pricing tenders/large contracts/price agreements 

• Collaborate with technology teams to ensure that pricing models are integrated into sales platforms digital distribution systems and analytics tools. 

• Serve as the point of escalation for pricing decisions from across different teams.  

Pricing resources and tools 

• Review  data analysis to evaluate pricing performance and identify opportunities for optimization 

• Regularly review and adjust pricing strategies based on sales data customer feedback and changing market conditions making these readily available across the business to the right colleagues at the right time. 

• Present pricing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership providing insights into market conditions pricing strategies and performance. 

• Identify best pricing systems/tools/AI for intelligent price management and introduce to the business. 

• Continuously build and upgrade the skillset and maturity of pricing resources. 

Qualifications :

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Demonstrate a high level of credibility with a proven track record in supporting organisations and influencing stakeholders through pricing decisions and market analysis. 

• Possess experience in developing managing and implementing analytical tools that can rapidly assess diverse markets across multiple dimensions. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and drive change with stakeholders at all levels of the business.  

• Experience in operating and influencing at a senior level within a global matrixed multinational organisation. 

• Strong experience with customer groups and an understanding of customer requirements ideally in the media or publishing space. 

• Demonstrated commercial acumen able to tap into business strategy when decision making with a revenue and margin focused mindset. 

• Numerate with an ability to interpret and understand project plans budgets and financial targets;  

• Publishing Industry knowledge would be an advantage 

Leadership Style 

Our leaders will embody and promote our culture through their leadership style and these key behaviours. T&Fs shared commitments are to champion our customers drive our business and trust our colleagues. These are deeply embedded within our core values of truth diversity of thought individual potential and human progress. 

Additional Information :

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary bonus
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture.
• 15 days paid vacation 
• 10 paid sick days
• 2 Paid floating holidays paid day off for your birthday each year
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for significant life events; i.e. moving or wedding
• Medical vision dental and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events

You must have the right to live and work in the US. 

Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilize our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in  Philadelphia to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. Time spent in the office is likely to range from 10%80% of working hours with an expectation for a minimum of 2 days per week spent working from an office.

Closing Date: Applications will close on 11th February 2025  but please note that applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. 

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis 

If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life. 

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other nonmerit based factor. 

We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:;

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. 

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Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

We know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they dont fit all the requirements. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status citizenship or other protected characteristics under local law.    This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information. 

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: