Case Study

Unlocked $200M in incremental margin with smart pricing

A client in the technology sector engaged Keenan Reid Strategies to evaluate and enhance their pricing strategy for a $5B product. The expert team refined pricing formulas, developed regional rates, and aligned internal leaders, resulting in over $200M in incremental margin from a new pricing model, despite a price increase. The approach also garnered strong support from various business groups, highlighting the effectiveness of the new strategy. 

Situation

A client leading the product group for a $5B technology product sought an experienced B2B Monetization Expert to assess the pricing strategy and rate structures for its existing services catalog. 

Given the importance of high-margin services to profitability, it was crucial for the client to ensure that the underlying services remained regionally competitive and did not impact customers’ willingness to purchase add-on services.  

Action

Keenan Reid Strategies placed an experienced Pricing Expert who worked with Client product managers, FP&A analysts, and data scientists to:  

  • Refine pricing formulae​, aligning pricing to product value  
  • Develop regional rates that met economic needs and delivered overall profit targets 
  • Aligned internal leaders on the ability of new rates​ to withstand competitive pressures  

Results

As a result, Keenan Reid Strategies identified over $200M in incremental margin​ from the new pricing model and a strong endorsement for the approach from cross-functional business groups, despite a price increase.