Trade-In Pricing & Commercial Analyst

At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialise in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trade-In Pricing & Commercial Analyst

Location: Lagos Role Overview We are looking for a highly analytical Trade-In Pricing & Commercial Analyst to manage device valuation, pricing and costing across a trade-in business. The role is responsible for determining appropriate values for traded-in devices by analysing device specifications, condition, market prices, refurbishment costs, logistics and expected resale value. The successful candidate will use data and market intelligence to develop pricing models, protect margins and ensure pricing decisions remain commercially competitive.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing & Device Valuation: Build and maintain pricing models for devices based on brand, model, storage capacity and condition. Develop and maintain device price matrices and grading-based valuation models. Review and update device prices based on market movements. Evaluate pricing requests outside approved pricing ranges. Ensure pricing decisions are properly documented and supported by data. Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Monitor used-device prices across physical and online secondary markets. Track prices from wholesalers, refurbishers, marketplaces and other relevant channels. Benchmark pricing against competitor and relevant trade-in programmes. Monitor new device launches, market price changes and FX movements. Maintain reliable records of market data and sources used for pricing decisions. Costing & Margin Analysis: Calculate the total cost associated with each device, including acquisition, diagnostics, refurbishment, spare parts, logistics, storage and handling. Establish minimum margin and recovery thresholds.Compare expected resale values with actual selling prices.Analyse the financial impact of promotions and additional trade-in incentives.Identify pricing gaps that may negatively affect profitability. Controls & Risk Management: Ensure pricing approvals follow agreed approval limits. Identify pricing anomalies and unusual valuation patterns. Support the investigation of grading and pricing discrepancies. Maintain accurate and auditable pricing records. Support Finance and other internal teams with pricing and costing analysis. Reporting & Insights: Prepare regular reports on price movements, offer acceptance, average acquisition cost and margins. Analyse pricing performance and identify areas for improvement. Provide data-backed recommendations on pricing changes. Maintain accurate pricing databases and dashboards.