Pricing Strategy Director

Asana
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with enterprise SaaS pricing experience working in cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of pricing experience in B2B software and enterprise SaaS environments
    — “8+ years of pricing experience in strategy consulting / B2B software, which ideally includes 2+ years in pricing at enterprise-level SaaS companies”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and can lead diverse teams to achieve business outcomes
    — “Demonstrated ability to cultivate impactful cross-functional relationships and lead diverse teams to achieve business objectives”
  • Candidates with demonstrated expertise in pricing research techniques and data-driven decision-making
    — “Familiarity with pricing and packaging research techniques (e.g., Conjoint, Van Westendorp) and proficiency in using survey tools such as Qualtrics”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office per week in one of the specified locations.
    — “This role can be based in our San Francisco, New York, Chicago or Vancouver office with an office-centric hybrid schedule.”
  • The position demands a high level of analytical rigor and strategic thinking for long-term and short-term monetization goals.
    — “Identify opportunities to drive impact in short term (1Q) and long term (1-3 yrs), develop strategies to seize those opportunities, and drive decision making and organizational alignment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing pricing models and tools for enterprise SaaS companies.
    — “Proven experience in building pricing models, tools, and processes to optimize the pricing strategy”
  • Emphasize cross-functional leadership and executive-level presentation skills.
    — “Confidently present these findings to the executive team (GMs, c-level, including CEO)”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with AI pricing trends and willingness to adapt to new technologies.
    — “Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • launch and optimize pricing and packaging strategies
  • drive sustainable revenue growth
  • deliver exceptional customer experience
Typical background
8+ years of pricing experience in strategy consulting or B2B software2+ years in pricing at enterprise-level SaaS companies

Skills & requirements

Required

Pricing StrategySaas MonetizationCross-functional CollaborationAnalytical SkillsFinancial AnalysisCustomer Data AnalysisProduct-led Go-to-market Strategies

Preferred

Enterprise-level Saas PricingB2B Software Pricing

About the role

Original posting from Asana

Pricing Strategy Director

The Monetization Strategy team drives Asana’s pricing/packaging strategy and execution, helping our customers get more value out of our offerings and capturing a fair share of that value.  We work cross functionally to deliver impactful offerings for team productivity and collaboration.  We’re helping to define the Work Management category and inventing new ways for teams to work more efficiently together and see the larger purpose behind their work.  Our team works directly with Product/Engineering, Sales/Support, Customer Research, Marketing, Data Science, Finance and Operations to deliver valuable offerings to our customers.  You’ll take part in every type of product work here – from strategy to product to process improvements – conceptualizing, launching, and iterating on Asana itself for millions of teams around the world.

As the Pricing Strategy Director, you’ll play an instrumental role in building and executing Asana’s product monetization strategy. Reporting to the Head of Pricing and Packaging, you will partner closely with Product, Sales/GTM, Marketing, Finance and operational leaders to launch and optimize our monetization strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This role can be based in our San Francisco, New York, Chicago or Vancouver office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

With a focus on 1-2 business lines, drive the launch and optimization of our offerings: packaging, pricing model, price levels, and discount strategy.  Ensure it aligns with business objectives and strategies.

Maintain an informed perspective on the business by examining operating metrics, customer data, and market trends to spot potential monetization opportunities.  

Identify opportunities to drive impact in short term (1Q) and long term (1-3 yrs), develop strategies to seize those opportunities, and drive decision making and organizational alignment.

Design and execute detailed customer, product, competitor, and financial analyses to support the strategic recommendations. 

Collaborate cross-functionally (Product, Sales/CS, Finance, Operations) to create pricing and packaging recommendations, and confidently present these findings to the executive team (GMs, c-level, including CEO).

Orchestrate operational plan to implement monetization strategies, partnering closely with IT/Operations, Finance, Sales Enablement, and Deal Desk.

Participate in determining pricing KPIs. Track, monitor, and report on the effectiveness of implemented pricing and packaging changes as well as health of the business.

About you

8+ years of pricing experience in strategy consulting / B2B software, which ideally includes 2+ years in pricing at enterprise-level SaaS companies

Proven experience in building pricing models, tools, and processes to optimize the pricing strategy

Robust analytical skills, including customer/competitor research and financial analysis to help drive data-driven decisions

Understanding of SaaS pricing, self-serve (product-led) and sales-lead go-to-market strategies, and customer buying behaviors (SMB and enterprise customers)

Demonstrated ability to cultivate impactful cross-functional relationships and lead diverse teams to achieve business objectives

Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making

Familiarity with pricing and packaging research techniques (e.g., Conjoint, Van Westendorp) and proficiency in using survey tools such as Qualtrics

Familiarity with pricing trends in the marketplace, including AI pricing

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $207,000 - $279,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits

Career coaching & support

Inclusive family building benefits

Long-term savings or retirement plans

In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences 

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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