Data Driven Pricing
While most strategic and tactical decisions in an organization aim to create value for customers and shareholders, pricing decisions are the ones that are meant to capture this value. For many companies, deciding on a price comes down to a strategic debate. The quantitative part of pricing, on the other hand, is often delegated to competitive benchmarking, adjusted “appropriately,” and to the company’s annual financial statements for inferring the underlying cost structure.
Data and IT have the potential to revolutionize pricing. In fact, they already have in very competitive industry sectors such as airlines, hotels, and mobility: data-driven pricing pioneers have reported impressive profitability improvements. Their success has been based on leveraging the power of granular data, and on using advanced analytics to obtain data-driven insights regarding the price sensitivity of narrow customer segments, or even of individual customers, as a function of the sales channel, of the timing, of the product offering… Models and algorithms, then, assist in optimizing and automatizing pricing decisions (B2C), or in providing decision support systems to managers (B2B).
As granular customer data becomes ubiquitous, the required IT backbone cheaper and more accessible, and data scientists in higher supply, the potential of data-driven pricing opens to many more industries. The key challenge to reaping its benefits is organizational and managerial: one needs to build, lead, or collaborate effectively with a data-driven pricing function. To that end, mastering the strategic tradeoffs of pricing does not suffice: one also needs to have an understanding of the tactics and analytics of pricing, at a basic level.
The Data-Driven Pricing Sprint targets mid-level managers and executives, with functional roles primarily – but not exclusively – in Sales, Marketing, Commercial Finance, and Operations/Supply Chain Management; effectively, any manager or executive that needs to assemble, lead, or collaborate effectively with a pricing function (whether such a function formally exists in their company or not). No technical background is required; only some proficiency with data analysis in Excel, and willingness to learn new concepts and methodologies.
Sprint Details
NEXT EDITION
Live Online
October 16-30,2025 (TBC)
CONTACT US
Sonia Sainz | Program Director
(+34) 93 253 4220
SSainz@iese.edu
OBJECTIVES
Understand: participants understand the fundamentals of pricing analytics:
Aggregate demand and consumer choice modeling
Price sensitivity estimation
Market segmentation
Price optimization
Demand forecasting
Bid-price control
Opportunity cost evaluation
Apply: The course adopts a very practical, hands-on approach to teaching data-driven pricing, learning by doing (in Excel):
Cases accompanied by datasets (simplified, but realistic)
Workshop-style sessions: theory-analytics-discussion
Technical notes to assist preparation
Excel solutions shared ex post
Analyze: Participants analyze the implications of data-driven pricing at the level of strategy, technology, and organization; for instance:
Who should be making pricing decisions within a company, and why?
What infrastructure and organizational structure are required?
How does one evaluate a pricing analytics initiative?
How does a company compete through data-driven pricing?
Create: Participants acquire the tactical and analytics skills of pricing that, combined with the strategic perspective provided in the core SFP, enable them to assemble, lead, and collaborate effectively with data-driven pricing functions in their organizations.
Mihalis Markakis
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Technology
• Ph.D, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.Sc, University of Southern California
• B.Sc, National Technical University of Athens
Throughout the Sprint, a mix of learning modes and methodologies, including cases, workshops, expert speakers, and project-based work, will be employed. Participants will be encouraged to bring personal digitalization projects, developing their own roadmaps as part of the program’s outcomes and assessment mechanisms. This holistic approach aims to equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring a comprehensive understanding within the context of digitalization.
The Live online methodology has the following characteristics:
- A kick-off session will be held to learn about the Sprint, the faculty, the team participants, and the start of academic content.
- Two consecutive academic weeks, with live sessions two days a week. (synchronous sessions) lasting approximately 3 hours per day. The hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. approx. (CET time), which means about 6 hours live a week. (the connection platform is Zoom).
In addition to the synchronous sessions, the program also includes a series of asynchronous content. This content, which is designed for individual work, is a crucial part of the Sprint and may require up to 4 hours of your time each week. Therefore, your total weekly dedication to the Sprint is expected to be around 10 hours.
The admission process entails a three-step process:
- Complete and submit the online registration form.
- Receive an email from the Executive Education department confirming that your application has been received. You will also see the dates of the Sprint, the approximate schedule, and the banking and billing details needed to formalize the registration fee.
- Formalize the payment of the registration fee before the start of the Sprint. This is a mandatory condition to enroll in the program. Two weeks before the start of the Sprint, you will receive an email to register as a user and gain access to IESE’s virtual campus, where you can access pre-study material.
Fees
- General rate:
€1,950€1,755 until May 5, 2025 - Alumni rate: €1,755
- IESE Member rate: €1,657
Executive Education Certificate, Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation: 5% additional discount on the general or IESE Members fee.
VAT exempt for teaching. Contact us about our corporate agreements and fees for multiple registrations.
The payment of the fee is mandatory to access the program. The work material is included.
Places are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Details
We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.
Admissions Requirements
All registrations for Focused Programs are subject to the supervision of the Admissions Committee, whose task is to ensure that they meet the specific requirements of this type of program, in order to achieve optimal performance for all students in the classroom. As a general rule, participants must have at least ten years of professional experience and have held a managerial or responsible position in the last five years. Although there are no formal educational requirements, admission is based on professional achievements and organizational responsibility.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 7 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a 25% registration fee charge. IESE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program edition up to 7 days before the start date.
Companies and teams
- Companies with corporate agreements with IESE: discount of up to 20%.
- Discount on multiple applications, for individuals and teams: up to 25% for groups of four or more people.
- The more focused programs you take, the more benefits you will receive: you may be eligible for discounts of 5% to 15%.
Alumni
- Special price for alumni: 10% discount
- Special price for members of the IESE Alumni Association: 15% discount. Recommend 2 participants and each one will also get 15% off.
Scholarships
- Entrepreneurs
- Executive women
- ONGs
Contact the Focused Program team here for more details.
If interested in obtaining the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation:
• Complete, 1 Focused Programs and 3 Sprints, in English or Spanish, within two years.
In addition to earning the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:
• Professional guidance with an IESE adviser.
• 5% discount on any future Focused Program.
• Possibility of becoming a Member of the IESE Alumni Association, which delivers a broad array of exclusive benefits. Discover here how to make the most of the membership.
Why a Sprint?
In today’s ever-changing environment, understanding all the keys to key technologies your company needs can make a difference in any professional’s career or establish a clear competitive advantage. At IESE, we have created these programs so that, in a short period of time, you obtain a clear mental map of the keys, activation levers, and management mechanisms for each technology.
IESE Sprints offers the convenience of a 100% synchronous Live Online format, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. You can apply what you have learned in real-time and discuss the challenges you face in your organization with our top-tier faculty, all from the comfort of your own space.
Seize the opportunity to take a definitive step in your professional journey by leading innovation.
Additionally, can benefit from our discounts if you need to train in more than one Sprint.