Strategy & Commercial Operations Manager

Strategy & Commercial Operations Manager – AdTech / Technology – London or Copenhagen – Competitive Salary

The Company

My client is an ambitious, growing AdTech business helping leading brands, agencies and advertisers make better decisions through innovative advertising measurement and data-driven insights.

Working with some of the world’s largest brands and media organisations, the business is focused on driving commercial growth, strengthening its market position and continuously improving how it operates.

They are looking for a Strategy & Commercial Operations Manager to work directly with the CEO, playing a key role in translating company strategy into action, improving commercial performance and driving AI adoption across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, high-potential professional to gain direct exposure to senior leadership, take ownership of strategic initiatives and make a tangible impact on the growth of an international technology business.

The Job

· Work directly with the CEO to support the development, execution and ongoing delivery of company strategy.

· Translate strategic priorities into actionable projects, defining clear objectives, milestones, ownership and measurable outcomes.

· Track progress against key initiatives, identify risks and prepare management updates to ensure priorities are delivered.

· Take ownership of strategic projects and business analyses, helping turn ideas into practical commercial outcomes.

· Lead the development and continuous improvement of sales enablement, including sales playbooks, pitch decks, customer case studies and commercial presentations.

· Support pipeline management, forecasting and commercial performance reviews, helping improve visibility of revenue opportunities and business performance.

· Work closely with Sales and Customer Success to develop growth plans across new business, customer retention and account expansion.

· Improve consistency in account planning and customer growth strategies across international markets.

· Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing and Finance to ensure commercial and business objectives remain aligned.

· Identify opportunities to integrate AI into commercial operations, research, sales enablement, customer planning and strategic processes.

· Experiment with AI tools and develop practical workflows that improve productivity, decision-making and execution across the business.

· Prepare presentations, research markets and customers, coordinate projects and turn leadership discussions into clear actions and deadlines.

· Act as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, taking ownership of important initiatives and ensuring that decisions are followed through.

· Join a business where you can work across strategy, commercial growth, operations and AI, with significant exposure to senior decision-making and the opportunity to grow alongside the organisation.

You

• Typically 2-5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, strategy and operations, commercial operations, SaaS, technology or a similarly analytical and commercially focused environment.

• A Master’s degree from a recognised university in Business, Economics, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering or another relevant discipline.

• Highly structured and analytical, with the ability to break down complex problems and turn insights into actionable plans.

• Commercially minded, with an understanding of revenue growth, sales processes, customer retention and business performance.

• Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and keep stakeholders accountable.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience developing high-quality decks, reports and management materials.

• Confident working with senior stakeholders and comfortable operating directly with executive leadership.

• Curious about AI and emerging technology, with a genuine interest in experimenting with tools and implementing practical use cases.

• Able to move seamlessly between strategic analysis and hands-on execution, taking ownership of both high-level projects and smaller operational tasks.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and follow through without constant direction.

• Low ego, collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working across different teams and tackling challenges where the answer is not always obvious.

• Ambitious and eager to take on responsibility, with the motivation to develop into a trusted commercial and strategic partner to senior leadership.

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If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.