Commercial Operations Manager

Overview

Internal title: Commercial Sales Manager

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in the digital content and entertainment industry. This innovative company is at the forefront of delivering unparalleled experiences to millions worldwide, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards for how people interact with digital media. Joining their team means contributing to a mission that shapes the future of content distribution and engagement, working within a dynamic environment that values creativity, precision, and strategic thinking.

Step into a pivotal role where your strategic insights and operational excellence will directly influence the success of high-impact commercial initiatives. As a key player, you will be instrumental in optimizing business operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring the seamless execution of complex deals that define the landscape of digital content. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical prowess and collaborative spirit to make a tangible difference, shaping how cutting-edge content reaches its audience and contributes to the company’s growth.

This is a 12 months, hybrid contract, offering £269-298 per day (PAYE). This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by COB on Friday 20th March. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually.

**Responsibilities:**

* Collaborate closely with business strategy, finance, and legal teams to align commercial objectives and operational execution.
* Develop and refine commercial deal models, conducting in-depth analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and achieve key performance indicators.
* Oversee the incoming pipeline of commercial deals from content teams, ensuring efficient processing and prioritization.
* Uphold the highest standards of data integrity through meticulous contract and database administration.
* Lead the input and validation of contractual data in partnership with legal and operations teams, guaranteeing accuracy across all internal systems.
* Monitor timelines, deliverables, and execution across internal and external stakeholders to enhance the efficiency of all operational processes.
* Engage with diverse cross-functional teams, translating intricate concepts for both technical and creative audiences, fostering alignment and actionable outcomes tailored to each group.
* Proactively identify and propose new features and ideas to continuously improve existing processes and workflows.

**Required Skills & Experience:**

* Proven experience in commercial operations, business analysis, or a related field, with a strong understanding of deal modeling and forecasting.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex pipelines and administrative tasks with exceptional attention to detail.
* Experience in data administration, ensuring high integrity and accuracy across systems.
* Strong project management skills, capable of tracking multiple deliverables and driving execution across various teams.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate commercial deals and align them with strategic objectives.
* A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and contributing innovative solutions.