Commercial Manager (245814)

Location: London, Speechmark + Hybrid Working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Be a part of Vodafone UK Consumer team where creating and developing products, services and propositions is at the forefront. From the way we interact with our customers, to how we communicate in our campaigns and create data-driven propositions, this is where some of our best ideas are brought to life.

What you’ll do

The Commercial Manager role specifically supports management of New Business Development with Vodafone. You will be responsible for managing and optimising the P&L, as well as proposing and overseeing all commercial activity undertaken in the New Business Development team. You will ensure the customer base, trading performance and overall P&L is optimised and aligned to the wider commercial objectives. 

• Define the proposition and commercial strategy for propositions across our portfolio 
• Specific ownership for defining and qualifying business case assumptions then guiding the finance decision support teams through business case creation 
• Ownership of sizing and prioritisation of contenders for Capex funding. 
• Proactively share best practice and insights from the market, leverage relationships with other markets to bring the best ideas back into the UK.
• Ensure that proposition roadmap is aligned with our budget and forecasts, that KPIs are clearly identified and trackable
• Proactively keep abreast of latest of proposition and commercial trading performance, and customer behaviours to provide stimulus for future proposition development

Who you are  

• Commercial awareness and understanding of the mobile and tech market would be a bonus but not a necessity.
• Experience developing business cases in collaboration with finance and strategy teams.
• Exceptional influencing skills, and a proven track record in driving business results where your personal impact can be seen
• Track record of insight-led product or proposition development
• Proven ability to drive change at pace through a complex business and deal with multiple often demanding stakeholders
   

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. 

We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies. 

Together we can 

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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