Pr. Business Development Manager

Vodafone; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Bonus on top of the gross salary

Flexible working hours

Intensive Summer Schedule

Remote work up to 20 days

Private Health and Life Insurance

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Online learning platform

Descripción de la vacante

Vodafone is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive growth for our VBI-Carrier Sub-Sea team and to identify strategic opportunities on international fibre optic projects.

You will champion opportunities to C‑level, coordinate cross‑functional bids and budgets, and ensure margin growth. A strong telecom commercial background and advanced Excel modelling skills are essential.

Formación

• 5+ years developing compelling commercial propositions.
• 24+ months experience managing change in fast-paced environments.
• Expert knowledge of mobile/ fixed/converged telecom deals.
• Strong Excel modelling and analytical risk awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement clear commercial strategies to drive revenue and margin.
• Build industry partnerships and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Act as Commercial Lead on high‑risk bid opportunities from qualification to signature.

Conocimientos

Commercial contracts

Financial modelling

Relationship building

Negotiation at senior leadership

Telecommunications knowledge

Excel modelling

Change management

Educación

Graduate Degree

MSc or MBA

CIMA or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

About This Role

Within the VBI-Carrier Sub-Sea development team, this role’s purpose is to drive growth, identify and drive new business opportunities within Vodafone’s sub‑sea business. Responsible for the construction, deployment and sale of large international fibre optic cables, both subsea and terrestrial. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial background in business development and technical understanding of fibre optic networks. This senior role will involve identifying development opportunities, championing them to C‑level (internally and externally), negotiating contracts and delivering budgets, whilst working closely with technical and legal teams to drive margin growth and ensure project success.

What You’ll Do

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Develop and implement clear commercial strategies to drive growth initiatives that deliver agreed revenue and margin targets.
• Develop industry partnerships and senior relationships to align with VBI Carrier growth strategy. Manage internal stakeholders across different functions to ensure buy in
• Coordinate and lead complex commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Act as the Commercial Lead on high risk and complex bid opportunities, managing a virtual commercial bid team from qualification to contract signature

Who You Are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of Commercial contracts within the Telecoms Market, strong analytical decision‑making skills and understanding of key risks
• Financial modelling experience with the ability to take a financial model from creation, through governance and approval
• Background in delivering innovative commercial propositions in high pace and constant change environments
• Excellent relationship builder, with the necessary personal impact to build credibility both within VBI, across other Vodafone functions and externally with the ability to negotiate at a Senior Leadership level

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing compelling commercial propositions
• 24+ months experience of managing change or operating in a rapidly changing environment, such as a major corporate reorganisation or start up
• Demonstrate expert industry knowledge in a mobile, fixed line or converged telecommunications environment, including commercial issues affecting a deal
• Computer skills, including a high level of Excel commercial modelling skills, and relevant system knowledge
• Graduate Degree. MSc or MBA / professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA) preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Bonus on top of the gross salary
• Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays
• Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August
• Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations
• Private Health and Life Insurance for employees
• 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off
• Optional Pension Plan
• Access to an online learning platform for continuous training

REF: 286456

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