Accomplished leader with extensive experience in pricing & product management, strategic planning, and business development. Leveraging data-driven insights to optimize portfolio performance and drive initiatives. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing organizational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Pricing & Product Manager
Air Liquide
Brussels
01.2023 - Current
Lead strategic planning and implementation of pricing strategies & portfolio management, driving market leadership for the Package Gas business line in BNL (+€250mil in revenue).
Established monthly review meetings with Senior Management & Business control to discuss profitability, PNL and market forecast.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to align strategies with business objectives.
SPOC in price development tool project & led UAT sessions for key users.
Proactively support sales teams in negotiating agreements with customers.
Achieved an acceptance rate of 118% on KPI scorecards, surpassing the target of 100%.
Lead a team of direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop internal & external communications related to changes and lead the development of long-term pricing strategies for different product ranges in the various market segments and countries.
Pricing, Marketing & Product Mgr.
Komatsu Europe International N.V
Belgium
01.2019 - 01.2023
Developed and executed pricing reviews and portfolio management strategies, optimizing profitability and supporting global customers.
Provided training to sales team & distributors on new systems, enhancing their negotiation capabilities and aligning pricing strategies with business objectives
Led competitor analysis and market feedback initiatives, driving product improvements.
Participated in joint visits with suppliers, and organized meeting within the EMEA network, enhancing stakeholder relationships & fostering collaborative planning effort to drive business growth.
Pricing & Marketing Specialist
Komatsu Europe International N.V
Belgium
01.2016 - 01.2019
Managed communication with Distributors and participated in trade shows enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Led cross-departmental collaboration with Komatsu Global to align pricing structures and product updates, fostering a cohesive approach to market strategy.
Implemented strategic promotions and suggested product improvements based on market feedback, driving business growth.
Business Development Pricing Associate
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
Belgium
01.2016 - 01.2016
Monitored and benchmarked company prices against competitors to understand market trends and optimize pricing strategies.
Ensured adherence to company's pricing policy across EU regions
Supported pricing and sales analytics to track commercial performance and recommend market positioning improvements.
Country Manager
University of Derby
Nigeria
01.2012 - 01.2014
Developed business development strategies, surpassing intake targets by 35% and securing partnerships with scholarship boards.
Led a team of 4+ in developing initiatives to enhance brand awareness by 56%, including go-to-market strategy implementation and content creation for product launches.
Planned and coordinated efforts for new program rollouts, fostering outward market focus and achieving strategic growth initiatives.
Led market research initiatives to optimize operations and increase efficiency, reducing process time from two weeks to three business days.
Developed marketing & business positioning campaigns together with the marketing team and executed them.
Managed budgets, pricing, and resource allocation.
Business Development/Marketing Officer
Atlas Engineering Services
Nigeria
01.2010 - 01.2011
Created and implemented marketing strategies to drive competitive growth and improve the bottom line.
Prepared and presented a concept brief for a new product that included a financial analysis and product success scorecard.
Education
Master of Science in International Business -
IESEG School of Management
10-2016
Bachelor of Science in Agric-Economics -
University of Maiduguri
12-2009
Scrum Master -
Skills
Time Management
Agile methodologies and continuous Improvement
Leadership
Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management