Commercial Specialist - Part Time 25 Hours

Aggregate function:  Commercial
Business Area:  Group Commercial P&S Vertical
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  18 Dec 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location:  London + Hybrid working
Salary:  Competitive + Vodafone Benefits
Hours:  Part time – 25 hours

 

 

*Hybrid

 

 

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues 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. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. 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.

What will you be doing? 

 

 

The Commercial Specialist role sits within the Devices team as part of the wider Device Ops, Products & Services department, with responsibilities into both the UK Consumer Division and Vodafone Group Products & Services organisation. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the role of the Commercial Specialist will include management of commercial deals across multiple vendors, tracking key commercial KPIs, supporting inbound order management process, and optimising performance. This may also involve providing ad hoc support to the marketing function by planning channel execution for these vendors.

 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has commercial acumen and strong stakeholder management to work within an exciting team delivering market-beating performance.

 

 

Key accountabilities:

 

 

  • Contribute to the target of delivering over £50m of total vendor value into the business.
  • Manage vendor relationship and quarterly negotiation for up to five accounts, driving strong commercial outcomes.
  • Build strong working relationships within Device Operations Team and wider commercial and trading teams.
  • Desire to support marketing planning processes to complement commercial plans a plus.
     

Who are we looking for? 

 

 

  • Commercial acumen and numeric skills. 
  • Engagement skills to manage key stakeholders across the business and hardware vendors. 
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced delivery environment.
  • Collaborative with the ability to bring people together.
  • Ability to work independently and pro-actively.

 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

 

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 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’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone. 
 

 

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 (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.
 

 

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.