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Deal Desk Lead

ESW
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Revenue & Marketing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in Deal Desk, Commercial Operations, Sales Finance, Pricing, or a similar commercial governance role
  • Strong commercial judgement with the ability to evaluate pricing, margin, contractual terms, commercial risk, and operational implications
  • Ability to challenge proposals constructively and influence senior stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel skills with experience modelling commercial scenarios using cost and pricing inputs
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
  • Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is desirable
  • Experience owning or significantly improving deal approval frameworks, commercial guardrails, and cross-functional governance processes
  • Experience supporting pricing frameworks and commercial governance in a global or high-growth technology environment is desirable
What the job really is

The Deal Desk Lead at ESW is responsible for managing and enhancing the Deal Desk governance framework, ensuring that commercial proposals are structured properly and approved efficiently. This role involves collaborating with various departments such as Sales, Finance, and Legal to evaluate complex opportunities and ensure alignment with pricing and governance standards. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Professional and personal development
  • Hybrid Working
  • Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion
Things to weigh
  • Role requires strong influence without direct management authority
  • Hybrid role may require flexibility in work location
  • No specific salary range mentioned
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