Commercial Planning Senior Manager

Job Description

Cunard provides the definitive ocean travel experience perfected by over 185 years at sea and is continuously redefining the voyage experience for future generations. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Commercial Planning Senior Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Cunard department. 

Role Overview

As the Commercial Planning Senior Manager within our Cunard Planning team, youll play a crucial role in shaping the commercial strategy for the Cunard Brand, collaborating with teams globally to deliver commercial planning and change activity. Key responsibilities include:

Lead development of our overarching annual sales plan across Cunards global markets, ensuring it is aligned to our distribution strategy.Guide our senior business leaders to develop cohesive annual global campaign plans that align with our commercial objectives, ensuring commercial readiness to deliver these plans.Establish effective governance to manage and monitor our cross-functional commercial activity, and chair cross-functional forums.Manage commercial change that impacts multiple Cunard directorates, identifying impacted areas, developing and managing implementation plans, and leading working groups to ensure a seamless deliveryProvide actionable insights through robust analysis of financial and guest data, supporting decision-making at all levels.

Position Requirements

Our ideal candidate will bring experience, fresh ideas and different perspectives to Cunards commercial planning. 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

High level of business acumen and commercial awareness.Experience at proactively delivering commercial change in a dynamic environment, developing options to mitigate risks, and leverage opportunities.Experience of embedding effective governance processes to drive resultsProven experience of effectively managing and collaborating with a range of stakeholders, challenging and influencing effectively across all levels of seniority. Degree in relevant subject and project management experience is desirable

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast moving, collaborative environment yet is capable of working independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications are just the start; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Personal Qualities

You are a collaborative partner, able to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority.Comfortable working with numbers and data, you bring clarity and insight to complex challenges.You thrive in a global, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to change and driving continuous improvement.You communicate openly, listen actively, and empower others to succeed.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home.

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague.

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We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, heres what we offer:

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offersExtensive learning and development opportunitiesRecognition scheme with prizes and awardsMinimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading schemeEmployee Assistance and Wellbeing programmesContributory Defined Contribution Pension schemeCompany paid Health Cash Plan and health assessmentLife AssuranceParental and adoption leaveEmployee Shares PlanElectric Car and Cycle to Work schemesOnsite restaurant offering healthy mealsDiscounted retail and leisure via discounts portalA friendly welcome with help settling inRegular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisersEmployee-led networksIn-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP

Application Note

Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.

Don't miss this chance to leverage your accounting qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and lets explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities!

Recruitment Journey

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About Us

Holidays are one of lifes greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the worlds largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britains rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travels Employer of Choice.

About the Team

The Cunard Sales and Marketing team are instrumental in the success of Cunard and our aim to be the benchmark of luxury travel.  Our marketing teams maximize opportunity and create focused, meaningful communications that help to grow existing audiences as well as appealing to new ones.  We have experts across advertising, CRM, brand, PR, digital, loyalty and the creative studio who work together collaboratively to create unforgettable holiday happiness.  Our sales teams develop and grow partnerships ensuring they have the finest knowledge of our products. Our teams also manage sales communications, systems, and events to provide the best tools and support, ensuring that our travel trade partners are at the centre of all that we do. In addition to supporting travel agents, the sales team provide support to a team of ship based sales managers and work with third parties to find new routes to market for our brand.  Join us on our journey - apply now.