Who Owns Pricing? (Hint: It’s Not Sales or Finance)

When it comes to setting the right price, too many organizations put the decision in the wrong hands. This piece explores why product teams – not sales or finance – are best equipped to drive pricing decisions that reflect true market value.

In this article, you’ll learn:

    • Why cost-based and discount-led pricing models fall short
    • How value-based pricing actually works – and who’s best positioned to lead it
    • The role sales and finance should play in pricing strategy

Download the article now to get the full breakdown—and start pricing for profit.

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  • Pragmatic Editorial Team

    The Pragmatic Editorial Team comprises a diverse team of writers, researchers, and subject matter experts. We are trained to share Pragmatic Institute’s insights and useful information to guide product, data, and design professionals on their career development journeys. Pragmatic Institute is the global leader in Product, Data, and Design training and certification programs for working professionals. Since 1993, we’ve issued over 250,000 product management and product marketing certifications to professionals at companies around the globe. For questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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Who Owns Pricing? (Hint: It’s Not Sales or Finance)

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