Senior Commercial Manager - Payments and Shipping

Gumtree; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An online classifieds platform is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead their Payment and Shipping offerings. The role includes driving growth through go-to-market strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have B2C or C2C experience and a strong analytical mindset. This position offers a hybrid working model in London along with competitive benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

6% contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Commercial Manager or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in creating and executing commercial strategies.
• Strong analytical mindset to drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Payment and Shipping offerings.
• Drive go-to-market strategies for new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

B2C Payments experience

C2C Shipping expertise

Go-To-Market strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a strategic and operationally minded Commercial Manager (Marketplace Strategy Manager or a Commercial Product Manager) to lead the development and performance of our Payment and Shipping offering. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring a seamless, scalable, and customer-centric experience across our marketplace as we introduce Transactions and Delivery to the site. You’ll be responsible for driving commercial outcomes, go-to-market strategies, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the end-to-end shipping and payment journey for buyers and sellers. This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver impact at scale! You’ll join us during a period of exciting growth and secure long-term investment in the business. Experienced in B2C or C2C Payments and Shipping? Looking to make your mark? Join us and let’s shape the future of Gumtree and re-commerce together!

Location: London, hybrid working applies with 3 days in the office.

What’s in it for you?

• An exciting opportunity to join Gumtree as we embark upon a journey of growth and transformation.


• A business with purpose - we are on a mission to make buying and selling safer, simpler and more enjoyable.


• An opportunity to work on a key 0 to 1 strategic product that will transform the way Gumtree operates.


• A culture of collaboration with passionate people building a business we can be proud of.


• An excellent salary and perks including annual bonus, private medical and 6% contributory pension.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar Senior Commercial Manager, Marketplace Operations or Commercial Product Owner role in a fast-paced marketplace, digital platform or ecommerce scale-up environment. Subject matter expertise on ship and pay is required.


• You’ll have sound expertise in creating and executing Go-To-Market strategies and monetisation, including taking new products to market.


• Skilled in cross functional working including experience working with offshore Product teams to optimise performance and implement new solutions.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate data-driven mindset and how that insight can be turned into action / outcomes.


• Proven track record of driving revenue and achieving growth objectives


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market dynamics.

About us

Gumtree is one of the UK’s most popular online classifieds platforms, connecting millions of people every month to buy, sell, and trade. Our vision is to be the go-to marketplace for the Home, making every transaction effortless and secure.

We’re embarking on an exciting transformation to revolutionise this much-loved platform into a cutting-edge, modern marketplace where buying, and selling is safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of reshaping a household name for the digital age. Together, we’re redefining how communities connect and trade, building a platform that’s ready for the future.

At Gumtree, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer journeys. We empower our employees to make a personal impact in a trusting, and authentic culture. Experience a passionate team, where high performance and growth are fuelled by the power of teamwork and genuine connections.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Gumtree.