Three - Commercial Manager - Retention Opt

Location: London + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built – today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we're building matters – and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Be a part of our Consumer team where creating and developing products, services and propositions is at the forefront. From the way we interact with our customers, to how we communicate in our campaigns and create data-driven propositions, this is where some of our best ideas are brought to life. This role sits in a sub-brand, a small entrepreneurial company, part of the VodafoneThree family. Current roles are very broad, with significant opportunity for personal contribution and room to expand accountabilities.

What you'll do

The Retention Optimisation squad are responsible for designing and driving contact strategies and communications which engage our customer base, driving awareness of upgrade features and benefits and in turn deliver profitable outcomes via a customer upgrade.

Collaborating with the Retention Commercial squad and pricing teams around offers, pricing and base profiles, this role defines the communication laydown and strategy that will deliver our upgrade commitments (both volume and value) and help reduce churn.

• Develop and deliver retention activities to improve upgrade rate, upgrade POST MAF (value) handset and digital mix
• Lead, track and manage retention activities within retention optimisation squad, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time & quality assured
• Work with the wider PAYM teams to identify areas of opportunity for revenue and margin uplift as well as opportunities to drive digital mix and/or churn objectives
• Weekly/monthly/annual forecasting and tracking of key KPIs, managing risks and opportunities into the wider commercial team
• Develop accurate business cases and forecasts for new opportunities, working with finance as a key stakeholder
• Work closely with channels and trading leads to forensically understand performance and implement recommendations

Who you are

• Extensive commercial experience (mobile telecoms preferable but not essential)
• Campaign design and management, with good working knowledge of testing strategy approaches, campaign design and delivery
• Highly numerate and commercially minded. Proven ability to create & interpret complex commercial and financial analysis - financial modelling (Spreadsheet) is essential
• Track record of driving commercial performance in large organisations
• Extremely competent relationship building and effectively able to influence senior management
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.

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