A Strategic Opportunity with BT: Shape the Future of Commercial Growth
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for ambitious professionals seeking to make a tangible impact within a leading telecommunications and technology powerhouse. Located in Birmingham, this position offers a chance to be at the forefront of BT's commercial strategy, driving significant growth and innovation.
Key Advantages for Candidates:
- Strategic Influence: You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing BT's commercial strategy, directly influencing key business decisions and contributing to the company's Medium-Term Plan. This is an opportunity to be a strategic architect, not just an executor.
- High-Profile Impact: Work with some of the UK's largest and most high-profile customers across both the business and public sectors. Your contributions will have visible and significant reach, impacting diverse and critical industries.
- Market Leadership: Engage with a dynamic and competitive landscape, requiring you to anticipate market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and proactively mitigate risks. This role fosters a proactive and forward-thinking approach to business development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop strong partnerships internally with sales leaders, segment leadership, and cross-functional teams, as well as externally with vendor partners. This fosters a collaborative environment where you can hone your negotiation and partnership-building skills.
- Career Development: BT is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to lead initiatives that enhance commercial processes and drive smarter ways of working, contributing to your professional growth and skill enhancement.
Key Considerations for Your Career Path:
- Analytical Prowess: The role demands a strong analytical mindset. You'll need to be adept at working with complex data, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and presenting these to senior leadership. This is crucial for driving informed decision-making.
- Commercial Acumen & Market Insight: A deep understanding of the telecommunications industry, market dynamics, and competitive trends is essential. Success hinges on your ability to leverage this knowledge to identify growth levers and strategic "big bets."
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Building and nurturing trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners is paramount. Your ability to influence and align diverse teams towards shared objectives will be key to your effectiveness.
- Project Management & Prioritization: Juggling multiple high-priority projects and ensuring their timely and impactful delivery will be a core responsibility. Strong organizational and prioritization skills are non-negotiable.
- Risk Management Acumen: The capacity to foresee potential commercial challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies is vital for safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring successful outcomes.
Benefits and Culture:
BT offers a compelling benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. This includes a competitive bonus structure, a generous pension scheme, enhanced family leave policies, and comprehensive health support. You'll also benefit from ample annual leave and access to world-class training and development opportunities. The role operates on a hybrid working model, offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
BT's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and making a positive societal impact is evident throughout its operations. As a B2B powerhouse, the company empowers businesses of all sizes with secure connectivity and collaboration platforms. Joining BT means becoming part of a team that values difference, fosters innovation, and provides a platform for individuals to excel and contribute meaningfully to the wider community.
Note: BT is an inclusive employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.