Commercial Optimisation Lead

ENGINEERINGUK; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial Optimisation Lead, where you'll spearhead strategic projects to enhance pricing and promotions management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, leading cross-functional teams to drive profitability and improve user experiences. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the commercial landscape of a renowned retail partner. If you are passionate about creating impactful solutions and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with pricing and promotions solutions is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project managing system and process transitions.
• Collaborate with architecture and SME teams for new capabilities.

Skills

Pricing and promotions solutions experience

Oracle pricing and promotions systems

FMCG commercial or transformation roles

Change management and implementation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

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About the role

Jennifer Sweeney, Head of Commercial Optimisation, is recruiting for a Commercial Optimisation Lead to join the Waitrose & Partners Commercial Team. This role initially focuses on a strategic project to upgrade legacy pricing and promotions management across the Waitrose estate, enabling new capabilities to drive profitability.

• Contract Type: 1 permanent position
• Location: Bracknell, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
• Salary range: £75,700 - £121,000
• Partnership Level: 5
• Interviews: virtual, week commencing 19th May

Key responsibilities

You will lead the project, managing system, process, and personnel transitions with a cross-functional team. You should have the technical and operational expertise to translate business needs into effective solutions, ensuring a positive user experience. Collaborating with architecture and SME teams, you will evaluate options and recommend strategies for implementing new pricing and promotion capabilities, aligned with other ongoing projects.

Essential skills/experience

• Experience with pricing and promotions solutions
• Oracle pricing and promotions systems experience
• Background in FMCG commercial or transformation roles
• Change management and implementation experience, especially in retail environments
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills

Desirable skills/experience

• Experience implementing pricing and promotions solutions in grocery retail
• Knowledge of Waitrose commercial teams, processes, and culture
• Skills in communication and engaging diverse audiences
• Experience managing transformation portfolios and governance forums
• Ability to guide decision-making with minimal disruption
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally at senior levels and build relationships
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative working style
• Capacity to handle complex issues and knowledge of Waitrose systems

External candidates should refer to the attached job outline for further details.

Additional information

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About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We are committed to building a happier world through innovation, diversity, and shared ownership. Our culture emphasizes kindness, respect, and inclusivity, fostering an environment where Partners can thrive and grow.

Important points

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