Lala Azimova
Pricing Subject Matter Expert
Budapest
Summary
Pricing Subject Matter Expert in the oil and gas industry with strong expertise in sales operations, pricing, and process optimization. Known for a structured, detail-oriented approach, I excel at resolving complex issues, ensuring pricing accuracy, and working independently while aligning with business goals. I bring a balance of analytical thinking and collaborative problem-solving, enabling effective engagement with traders, account managers, and stakeholders. Currently focused on advancing my data analytics capabilities to support greater business impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing Subject Matter Expert
ExxonMobil
09.2025 - Current
- Mentoring junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Enhancing team performance by providing expert guidance on critical projects and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated divestment on the behalf of Budapest Global Trade Support -Became a URT test lead -Organized and hosted knowledge transfer sessions to the buyer, took care of challenging post CIC period tackling emerging price disputes
- Coordinating daily and month end closing activities, performing related SAP entries and act as a focal point of expertise with Trading Enablement.
Sales Operations Advisor
ExxonMobil
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided back-office sales support executing or coordinating commercial agreements and pricing set-up and changes in
relevant system based on information received by the Sales Account Managers. - Support issue resolution with all different back office functions in order to ensure flawless end to end deal execution and order to cash process
- Coordinated 2 new scenarios set up for Germany country desk to effectively supply German Commercial and Retail customers, created a cross functional road map for the project that guides all functions, constantly scheduled status update meetings, listen to new data and perspective.
Pricing Specialist
ExxonMobil
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Actively participate in daily and month end related activities supporting BNL pricing team: fixing price mismatches to enable payment processing on time, ensuring smooth closing periods, providing timely support to other departments, effectively creating new contracts during term campaign renewal period.
- Reported essential month end activity detailing the price and amount of feedstock moves between ExxonMobil affiliates.
- Provided strong support to solve order-to-cash related issues in order to deliver an outstanding customer experience and prompt cash collection process.
Administrative Office Assistant
Sade CGTH
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Maintained staff directory, monthly report for HR department.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Education
Master of Arts - International Economy And Business
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Azerbaijan State University of Economics - UNEC
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2018
Skills
Training and mentoring
Analytical skills
Customer-oriented mindset
Adaptability
Self-directed work ethic
Accountability
Timeline
Pricing Subject Matter Expert
ExxonMobil
09.2025 - Current
Sales Operations Advisor
ExxonMobil
07.2023 - 08.2025
Pricing Specialist
ExxonMobil
01.2022 - 07.2023
Administrative Office Assistant
Sade CGTH
04.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - International Economy And Business
University of Debrecen
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Azerbaijan State University of Economics - UNEC