Commercial Manager - Uswitch.com

London - 2 days per week in the office

At RVU we combine the close-knit and agile environment of a startup, with the know-how, technology and backing of a well-established company.

Our mission is to empower consumers to make confident decisions. With our unique set of brands, including Uswitch, Confused.com, Money.co.uk and Tempcover, we have the power to reach millions of consumers and the technology to deliver a world class online experience for them.

At Uswitch, our goal is to be the UK’s favourite way to choose and manage home-life essentials - from broadband and mobiles to energy and insurance. As we continue to grow and expand our services, we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for making a positive impact on people's lives. If you want to be part of a team that is transforming the way consumers navigate their household services, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for building and maintaining long-term partnerships with Energy suppliers and strategic partners. You will manage contract and commercial agreements with partners to get the best deals for Uswitch and Confused.com customers.

Here’s a flavour of what our Commercial Team have been working on this week:

• Researching market drivers & turning these into commercial opportunities
• Negotiating a contract renewal with a long-term partner
• Completing a demo of Uswitch's Data Insight product to prospective new partners
• Presenting our annual awards results data to an energy supplier 
• Speaking to potential new partners who want to join our comparison table
• Questioning our consultancy partner to understand market dynamics better
• Building a business case to launch a new category & presenting it to the Uswitch CEO

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading contract & commercial agreements with Energy suppliers to get the best deals for Uswitch and Confused.com customers
• Taking full ownership of our strategic Business energy-switching partnership
• Building and nurturing relationships with Commercial Partners - acting as their primary point of contact  
• Translating wider strategic needs within the market into commercial opportunities
• Drawing links between regulatory and consumer landscapes and using these as insights to forge senior relationships, as well as establish thought leadership on industry-defining topics
• Understanding partnership performance - including in-depth statistical analysis on consumer behaviour, sales conversion, product performance and market trends, subsequently creating actionable results for the team
• Working closely with partners and the Uswitch Insight team to develop and promote the uptake and use of the industry leading data insight product
• Developing industry knowledge through engagement and attendance at industry conferences

What we are looking for:

You will not be afraid to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on. You will have excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities which will be put to the test as you find innovative solutions to drive success in a rapidly evolving macro environment. You will be able to drive data-driven recommendations and strategies with clarity and impact.

You don’t need to tick off everything on this list - so don’t let that hold you back from applying. We want to make sure you’re learning plenty during your time with us! 

Our commitment to you

At RVU, we are dedicated to developing valuable, inclusive, and user-friendly products and services for all. To achieve this it’s essential that our teams reflect the diverse range of people in our community. We believe in being the change we wish to see in the world, by embracing our differences and holding ourselves accountable to being open and inclusive teammates and wider community members.

Benefits

We want to give you a great work environment, support your growth both personally and professionally, and provide benefits that make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• 10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance)
• A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 30 days per year to “work from anywhere” - one member of our team has just spent the last week working from Portugal
• Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5%
• A one-off £300  “Work from Home” budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home
• Excellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days “My Time” per year
• Private medical cover, critical illness cover,  dental plans  and employee assistance programme
• Employee discounts programme
• A healthy learning and training budget 
• Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
• Free in-office gym, accessible 7 days a week
• Free breakfast in the office daily
• You’ll be equipped with great technology (choice of Mac or Windows)
• Free access to the Calm and Peppy app for physical and mental health
• Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected

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