We support organisations worldwide in building high-performing Pricing and Commercial Excellence teams, from specialist roles to C-level leadership positions.
We support organisations worldwide in building high-performing Pricing and Commercial Excellence teams, from specialist roles to C-level leadership positions.
As a trusted partner, we combine deep market expertise with a consultative, partnership-driven approach. We take the time to understand your commercial challenges, organisational context and growth ambitions before defining the profile that will create the greatest impact.
By aligning business objectives with talent strategy, we identify and introduce professionals who not only fit the role, but also contribute to long-term business success, from role definition through successful onboarding.
Commercial Excellence covers a wide range of roles across industries.
The term includes functions such as Pricing, Revenue Management, Market Access and Commercial Strategy. Job titles and responsibilities differ per industry and organization.
Below you will find a selection of commonly used titles. This is not a complete overview. Many variations exist.
If you are unsure whether your vacancy fits within our scope, feel free to contact us. We are happy to discuss your needs.
Pricing analist / specialist
Pricing Manager
Pricing Director / Head of Pricing
Revenue Manager / Director / RGM
VP Revenue Management
Chief Revenue Officer / Chief Commercial Officer
Head of Pricing
Revenue Manager / Director
Commercial Excellence Manager / Director
Head of Growth
Go to Market Manager / Director
Margin & Pricing Implementation Manager
Head of Marketing & Growth
Market Access Manager / Director Market Access
VP Global Market Access
The benefits of working with us
Our focus is not on finding just any candidate, but on identifying the best candidate for the organisation. By considering the company, its stage of development and the maturity of Commercial Excellence, we create matches that work in practice and support long-term growth. We combine this with a personal and direct approach, short communication lines and close collaboration, because we believe this delivers the best results.
Finding candidates is rarely the real challenge. Identifying the right candidate from the market is.
At Pricing Professionals, we go beyond active job seekers. With a highly curated network of over 10,000 Commercial Excellence professionals, we actively approach both visible and passive candidates. Often, the strongest profiles are not actively looking but are open to the right opportunity.
Our deep specialization in Pricing and Commercial Excellence allows us to quickly understand your requirements and assess candidates at the right level. This ensures a focused search process and a stronger, long-term fit for your organization.
The honest answer is that this cannot be fully determined in advance. Every search is different and depends on factors such as the complexity of the role, internal alignment and the interview process.
In practice, we are often able to present the first qualified candidates within two weeks. From that point onwards, the overall timeline largely depends on how quickly interviews are scheduled and how many stages the process includes.
What helps accelerate the process is our focused approach and existing network. Because we specialize exclusively in Pricing and Commercial Excellence, we do not start from scratch. We already know where to find relevant candidates and how to engage them.
In many cases, the right candidate can be identified and selected within approximately one month.
We work both in the Netherlands and internationally.
Commercial Excellence is a global discipline, and many of our clients operate across multiple markets. As a result, we are experienced in supporting international searches and working with candidates across different regions.
Our network includes professionals based in Europe, as well as in other key markets. This allows us to support both local and international hiring needs, depending on the requirements of the role.
If you are looking to hire outside the Netherlands or for an international position, we are happy to discuss how we can support your search.
The main difference lies in focus, network and expertise.
We operate exclusively within the Commercial Excellence domain and have built a dedicated network of over 10,000 professionals. This allows us to identify and engage candidates that are often not accessible through traditional channels.
In addition, we act as a specialist partner rather than a general recruiter. We understand the content of the roles and can challenge and advise where needed. This results in a more efficient process and a stronger match.
I can’t thank Pieter enough for his persistence and integrity in finding the perfect fit for our organisation.
Despite my misgivings about his initial candidate proposal, Pieter believed in the candidate (driven by his understanding of our business needs and culture) and had the intelligence and...
John WatsonDirector Purchasing, Assortment & Pricing | Raja
I had the pleasure of working with Pieter van der Houwen at Pricing Professionals during my recent career move, and I can’t recommend him enough.
From the very first conversation, Pieter made the process feel personal and genuinely focused on finding the right fit, not just any role. His deep...
Yannick VelsHead of Revenue | dé VakantieDiscounter
I partnered with Pieter van der Houwen on the recruitment of a Revenue Manager for our Commercial Excellence team at Vrumona.
Operating in a relatively niche market, Pieter demonstrated strong market insight and access to a high quality network of candidates. Beyond that, he added real value by...
Jeroen van den HeuvelCommercial Excellence Lead | Vrumona
Companies we work with
Other services
In addition to permanent solutions, we provide interim expertise and advisory support to help you navigate complexity, accelerate performance, and make the right commercial decisions.
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