Director of Commercial Pricing

NOV Inc

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Category Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrosion Control, Cross-Functional, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Data Quality, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Economics, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Trend Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Leadership, Marketing, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Petroleum, Price Book, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Product Management, Product Positioning, Product Pricing, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss Management, Relationship Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, SAP, Sales, Sales Strategy, Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
20 days ago

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of a standardized global pricing strategy across Tuboscope Inspection, Corrosion Control, and Thread Protector product lines
  • Establish and maintain global and regional price books, pricing governance, and approval processes
  • Partner with Operations, Product Line Management, Sales, and Finance teams to align pricing strategies with market conditions, operational realities, and business objectives
  • Develop pricing models, methodologies, and mechanisms to improve profitability while maintaining market competitiveness
  • Analyze pricing trends, customer behavior, margin performance, and competitive positioning to identify opportunities and risks
  • Support strategic initiatives related to market expansion, product introductions, and commercial optimization
  • Drive pricing consistency and discipline across business units, regions, and product lines
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop pricing strategies for key accounts, contracts, and commercial opportunities
  • Monitor pricing performance metrics and provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Lead pricing reviews and margin improvement initiatives across the organization
  • Develop and maintain pricing analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools
  • Ensure pricing data integrity and support implementation of pricing processes within ERP and commercial systems
  • Work closely with the Sales Process Coordinator, ensuring effective execution of pricing support activities
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on commercial excellence and pricing effectiveness
  • Provide ad-hoc commercial analysis and strategic support as required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing, sales, strategy, commercial operations, or related business functions
  • Experience within the OCTG, Drill Stem, oilfield services, or industrial products industry preferred
  • Experience developing pricing strategies and managing complex product or service portfolios preferred
  • Combination of experience across sales, pricing, and strategy functions strongly preferred
  • Experience working in a global or multi-regional organization preferred

Technical Competencies

  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Advanced Excel capabilities required
  • Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, or similar platforms preferred
  • Experience with business intelligence and pricing analytics tools preferred
  • Strong understanding of pricing methodologies, margin management, and commercial analytics
  • Ability to interpret large data sets and develop actionable business recommendations

Job Specific Competencies

  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational execution
  • Proactive operating style with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative global environment

Foundational Competencies

Individual:

  • Drive for Results
  • Strategic Agility
  • Analytical Mindset
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Savvy

Team:

  • Building Effective Teams
  • Managing Diverse Relationships
  • Effective Communication
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Business Acumen

About the Company

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NOV Inc