Commercial Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Light and Wonder

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Apply locations UK-Manchester-XYZ Building-2 Hardman Blvd posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R314461 Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming.

At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

As the Senior Commercial Director, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the commercial strategy to propel our organisation's success.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), and a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will lead our strategic planning and ensure that our leadership teams are focused on delivering our three-year plan.

The role will give significant access and influence across all areas of our business and is critical to the implementation of our plans.

This Senior Commercial Director role presents a unique opportunity for a talented leader to contribute to our overall success by building our capability and helping us to deploy our resources against the right priorities and with the right outcomes.

The ideal candidate should excel in leading and influencing senior teams to ensure collaboration and excellent execution.
Strategic Planning
Take ownership of our rolling 3-year-plan and ensure that our senior team are aligned to our overall mission.

Work with other senior leaders to create and shape strategies that drive incremental growth across multiple lines of business in multiple geographic areas.

Work with leaders from our global organisation to ensure that execution of the EMEA regional strategy is supported by 'centre of excellence' teams
Represent the company in negotiations with customers and suppliers to build long term relationships and maximise outcomes.
promoting our corporate values and helping to enhance our employee value proposition.
Programme Management
Take direct ownership and accountability for significant special projects (e.g. new market entries) whilst supported by other team members.

Work with senior sales leaders to optimize our commercial strategy, including pricing and proposition, to drive maximum sales in target markets.

Support sales teams to enable them to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Act as a key influencer, building strong relationships both internally and externally.
Drive collaboration across departments to enhance overall organizational performance and build an increased capability within regional teams.
5+ years in a senior level commercial or operational leadership role.
~ Proven success in leading and managing business goals and strategies, showcasing strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
~ Demonstrated track record of driving revenue growth, achieving commercial objectives and designing and implementing strategic plans.
~ Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, coupled with an analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making.
~ Financial acumen with a track record of managing budgets and driving financial performance.
~ A degree in a business or management related subject would be an advantage but it is more important that the successful candidate can demonstrate a track record of high quality outcomes within their career.

This is a senior leadership role and the successful candidate must demonstrate their agenda and then act in accordance with it.

Travel:
Comfortable with regular travel as required to support business needs.

Our main offices are in Manchester and Barcelona, with support offices in London, Nice, Vienna and Johannesburg – we would expect a successful candidate to be visible to our teams (who spend 2-3 days per week in the office as standard).

There may be a requirement for occasional long distance travel (e.g.

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company.

Through our land-based gaming, iGaming and social gaming businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players.

We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games.