Pricing Specialist

at  Live Nation

Job Summary:
Location : UK - Flexible & open to other countries
Division : Ticketmaster Music
Line Manager: Senior Manager, Pricing
Contract Terms : Full Time, Permanent

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (OR TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Analytical background with strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the business dynamics between venue, promoter and artist
• Highly effective communication skills – written and verbal
• Expertise in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Internet and product savvy with strong research and troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Ticketmaster Host system, event build process, and settlement preferred, but not required
• Ticketing experience required
• Business intelligence platform knowledge (like Domo or Airtable) is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Exhibiting characteristics of integrity, honesty, discretion, loyalty and kindness to peers
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively to drive results
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a range of people and personalities
• Must conduct all matters and communications in a professional and courteous manner as a representative of the company

• Effectively monitor and manage a portfolio of events in UK and IE and implement pricing changes through various internal tools making the necessary strategic adjustments.
• Create a pricing strategy that includes pricing proposals for high-profile music, sports, and arts events across the International Markets.
• Carry out insightful analysis to formulate pricing strategies and inform pricing decisions.
• Identify trends in sales and be proactive in making price adjustments.
• Find opportunities for case studies to drive revenue and sales goals.
• Research on maximizing revenue for top performing events.
• Present pricing strategies and results to clients – provide guidance and actionable information, and define prioritized events based on revenue opportunities and partner relations.
• Collaborate with Global counterparts to share best practices and strategy on global tours.
• Build relationships with key industry stakeholders – Promoters, Agents, Venues, and Managers.
• Run reports as needed and identify sales trends, anomalies, and other actionable data points.
• Work with cross-functional groups, including - but not limited to - tour execution, marketing, finance, event operations, legal, product teams, data teams, etc., to initiate and execute ad hoc projects within the constraints of tight, and often fluid, time deadlines.