Strategic Commercial Lead for Growth & Transformation

American Express Global Business Travel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Learning platform access

Job summary

Amex GBT is seeking a Commercial Strategy and Planning Manager in London to help shape and deliver the organisation's long-term strategy. You will partner with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Strategy, Finance and Product, translating data into actionable recommendations and leading cross-functional projects.

The role emphasizes customer-centric strategy, governance improvements, and the evolution of the operating model to support software and services leadership, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial strategy, business planning, or go-to-market roles.
• Experience in B2B or consultancy environments.
• Ability to translate analysis into strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Proactive, self-starting with strong communication and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and deliver the organisation's long-term corporate strategy.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, recommendations and executive materials for senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic business partner to departments across the organisation, spanning Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Strategy, Finance, and Product.
• Scope and lead cross-functional strategic projects, working collaboratively across commercial, operational, and corporate teams.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels by building strong relationships in a fast-moving environment.
• Embed customer insights and feedback loops into strategy formulation to align offerings with customer needs.
• Help redefine our commercial operating model to support growth and transformation.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Go-to-market

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Job description

Amex GBT is seeking a Commercial Strategy and Planning Manager in London to help shape and deliver the organisation's long-term strategy. You will partner with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Strategy, Finance and Product, translating data into actionable recommendations and leading cross-functional projects.

The role emphasizes customer-centric strategy, governance improvements, and the evolution of the operating model to support software and services leadership, with