Commercial Vendor Manager

Commercial Vendor Manager

Here at Three, we’ve done things differently since day one.
We take the script and rip it up, we’re a big-hearted energetic bunch, striving for a better-connected life. The energy of our people, the pace at which we operate, and the thrill of making bold moves is exhilarating and addictive. Magic happens when we power the connections that millions value, and you can feel it… When these things combine, phenomenal things happen. We encourage our employees to face their weaknesses, to really open themselves up to new tasks and projects in a supercharged and rich learning environment. We want you to become the best version of yourself.

Join us as a Commercial Vendor Manager

Lead and manage the partnerships with device vendors for Ireland. Be the owner of information and relations between the vendors and various departments within Three including Supply Chain and Marketing. Secure and track commercial offers and marketing opportunities against budgets. Support our Go To Market team to deliver strong vendor device launches and offers for our customers.

What else it involves

• Management of all mobile device manufacturer relationships for Three Ireland and negotiating Manufacturer Support Funding (MSF) across all partnerships, supporting the Senior commercial Manager to achieve MSF targets for Ireland. Including contractual negotiations.
• Develop vendor strategy plans and track performance to maximize Three’s ambitions and KPI’s, including alignment with cross company strategies. Including recovering of funding.
• Support the development of Three’s device strategy, segmentation, range framework and tariffs and work closely with the Devices Team to develop range.
• Support and manage Go To Market for ranged products and devices by achieving goals and targets for Three.
• Support end to end device lifecycle management and exit strategy with SCL, including device performance and work with vendors to support sell through.
• Develop and implement co-operative marketing plans with vendors that are aligned with Three’s strategy, ensuring they are fulfilled and reviewed.
• Represent the Devices Team at relevant stakeholder meetings.
• Be the lead in Ireland managing the monthly pricing process and strategy for handsets.
• Work closely with vendors and measure their performance through arrange quarterly vendor review, planning sessions and C Level engagement meetings.
• Work with Consumer and CVM teams to have an in-depth knowledge of consumer and business segmentation and develop upgrade proposals for vendor to generate additional funding.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager UK & Ireland with Group CKIOD Central Procurement Process and key vendor initiatives representing Three Ireland.
• May require international travel.

The skills we're looking for

• Strong understanding of the mobile industry, trends and technologies
• Ability to influence a wide variety of stakeholders with strong proven relationship management.
• Commercial, marketing, and technical understanding for mobile telecoms
• Clear thinking and communications for influencing.
• Proven ability to identify, adopt rational solutions and implementation of plans.
• Demonstrate market delivery of mobile devices/products (or other consumer electronics)
• Experienced in end-to-end product life cycle management with strong analytical skills
• Live and Breathe the Three’s Values
• Minimum 3 yrs experience managing products required.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-moving industry.
• Strong skills in reporting, analytical and insights related to products and projects.
• Experience with Commercial Contracts, Legal and Procurement engagement
• Development of presentations and delivery of the same essential

Nice to Have

• Third level education in Marketing, Technology or Business
• Previous work experience in the Telecoms industry

Benefits of Working at Three

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our office locations (2/3 days per week office based). Please see job description for the office location of this role.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution
• 25 days holidays plus 2.5 company days
• Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year) Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme.
• Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen
• Access to learning & development tools such as LinkedIn Learning
• Free on-site parking

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Three Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in the job description above, there are likely other valuable attributes and skills you have that would make you a great fit for the team. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! We are committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce.

We embrace those of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, family status, civil status or membership of the traveler community, and we want our teams to reflect this!

If you require reasonable adjustments at interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively please email recruitment.support@three.ie