Commercial Executive

First Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public transport is seeking a Commercial Executive to join their Operations department in Rochdale. This role involves monitoring business performance, preparing reports, and supporting new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Join a team committed to enhancing public transport services and enjoy competitive benefits including free bus travel and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free Bus Travel

Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing input for budgets and financial predictions.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear summaries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business performance using data and insights.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Support new business initiatives with analytical insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Executive to join our Operations department in Rochdale.

As part of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering our services in Rochdale and the surrounding areas. We are proud to be part of many journeys, helping people reach their destinations. Our work is meaningful to the communities we serve, and our purpose is "Your Journey is Our Everything".

What You'll Be Doing?

• Using data and insight to proactively monitor business performance, identifying emerging trends and issues early.
• Completing daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for submission to Transport for Greater Manchester.
• Suggesting improvements within our networks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Providing regular revenue, channel, and passenger performance reports with relevant commentary and insights within a divisional framework.
• Understanding external factors impacting demand using market information from the central analytics team and making informed recommendations.
• Supporting new business initiatives within the Local Business Unit (LBU) with analytical insights.
• Acting as the LBU champion for commercial data analysis and ensuring system improvements are utilized effectively.
• Completing and submitting BSOG calculations as required.
• Liaising with the central analytics team and other operating companies to share best practices.
• Using EPM to submit returns to TfGM within deadlines and raising any issues promptly.
• Providing accurate passenger, punctuality, or other data to Local Authorities and the Department for Transport as needed.
• Supporting the network team to maintain accurate data and records.
• Assisting with the preparation of tender bids.
• Ensuring up-to-date TransXchange files are provided to relevant stakeholders.
• Updating destination blinds and sharing diversionary information accurately with local stakeholders.

What We're Looking For?

• An inquisitive nature willing to question the status quo.
• Confidence in using data and insights to build and present arguments for change.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, succinct summaries.
• Adaptability to work in a changing environment and plan for various scenarios.
• Effective time management and workload balancing skills.
• Experience in providing input for budgets and financial predictions, submitted on time.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, combined with business acumen, pragmatism, and diplomacy.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Why Come on The Journey?

• Be part of the exciting Bee Network journey.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, free bus travel, discounts, and perks, with opportunities for career development amid transformation in a vital industry.
• Contribute to a public transport system that serves everyone, embracing diversity and inclusion.
• We value passionate, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve.

We prioritize physical and mental wellbeing through initiatives and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Background checks will be part of our recruitment process.