VodafoneThree – Commercial Manager

Overview

In this Commercial Manager role, you’ll shape Vodafone Business UK contracts from opportunity to delivery and renewal. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to secure value, manage risk, and drive profitable growth in a fast-paced environment. You’ll lead commercial strategy, assess opportunities, and negotiate complex agreements with a focus on customer value and business objectives. This role offers impact across national scale, contributing to a connected nation and an inclusive, high-performing team.

Pay / Benefits

• great pay
• bonuses
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• pension plan
• discounts
• learning tools and parental leave policies

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership throughout the sales lifecycle
• Assess opportunities, validate pricing, and benchmark market competitiveness
• Negotiate customer and supplier contracts to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Secure governance approvals and close complex deals
• Capture contractual terms, obligations, and risk mitigations accurately
• Lead contract handovers to ensure delivery teams have clear commitments
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate across functions to optimise contract performance and create lasting value

Key requirements

• Significant experience in Commercial or Contract Management
• Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes
• Strong negotiation skills with complex discussions and dispute resolution
• Ability to analyse commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Experience structuring and presenting commercial proposals balancing customer value and business objectives
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret contractual models
• Confident influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Growth mindset and continuous improvement focus
• Collaborative approach and willingness to coach others
• Telco and/or IT industry experience is advantageous
• World Commerce & Contract accreditation (IACCM) would be beneficial
• Commitment to inclusive environment

• collaborative
• excellent communication
• influencing stakeholders
• contract management
• risk assessment
• commercial governance

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