Head of Demand & Pricing
Houst
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement pricing strategies that maximise revenue while maintaining competitiveness in the market.
- Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behaviour to inform pricing decisions.
- Utilise data-driven insights to continuously refine pricing models and strategies.
- Identify and prioritise key booking channels such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and others based on performance metrics and market dynamics.
- Optimise channel usage through effective allocation of resources and budget.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with booking platforms to enhance visibility and drive bookings.
- Utilise advanced analytics tools to extract actionable insights from large datasets related to pricing, demand patterns, and channel performance.
- Develop forecasts and models to predict demand fluctuations and optimise pricing accordingly.
- Monitor KPIs and metrics to track the effectiveness of pricing strategies and channel optimisation efforts.
- Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to align pricing strategies with overall business objectives.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support product enhancements and marketing campaigns
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure pricing decisions align with revenue targets and financial goals.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies relates to pricing optimisation and demand generation.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the demand generation function.
- Drive experimentation and A/B testing initiatives to validate pricing hypotheses and optimise results.
- Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Proven experience in demand generation, pricing strategy, or revenue management roles, preferably in the hospitality or prop-tech industry.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
- Experience with pricing optimisation software and revenue management systems
- 23 days paid holidays + public holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
- Enviable company culture – we’ve put time into getting our work culture just right. Regular team social events, company-wide recognition of outstanding work.
- Regular team social events (both in person and virtual)
- Company-wide recognition of outstanding work
- Opportunities to innovate
- Laptop – For business use