Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager – PAYG & Distribution

Contract: 4 months (high chance of extension)

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Day Rate: £800 per day (Inside IR35)

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to shape and deliver a compelling Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) proposition while driving growth through third-party retail and distribution partnerships.

This role combines proposition development with hands-on channel management. You’ll take ownership of identifying, onboarding, and managing third-party partners, building commercial agreements, and driving performance through effective trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a PAYG proposition tailored to core sales channels.
• Design and implement a third-party distribution strategy to expand market presence.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market mapping to identify new opportunities.
• Identify, onboard, and manage third-party distributors and retail partners.
• Lead all PAYG commercial discussions, negotiations, and escalations.
• Negotiate trading terms, pricing structures, and commercial agreements.
• Implement trading strategies to maximise SIM activations and profitability.
• Provide partners with the necessary training, marketing support, and sales tools.
• Collaborate with supply chain, marketing, and proposition teams to align stock, campaigns, and go-to-market plans.
• Monitor performance data, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage a trading budget to support partner growth and initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in PAYG / prepaid mobile products (essential).
• Strong track record of managing and growing third-party retail and distribution partnerships.
• Commercially strong, with experience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and trading terms.
• Experience in launching and scaling new partnerships from concept to execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical, data-driven, and comfortable making decisions based on performance metrics.
• Knowledge of the UK telecoms distributor/wholesale market.
• Familiarity with telecoms compliance requirements (Ofcom, GDPR, SIM registration).
• Understanding of large retail environments and digital/omnichannel strategies.

What’s on Offer

• £800 per day, Inside IR35
• Fully Remote (UK-based)
• 4-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Chance to shape and deliver a PAYG growth strategy for a well-established UK brand