Commercial Strategy Manager

Commercial Strategy Manager, Digital

Location: Mail Metro Media Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent 

Job Introduction

Mail Metro Media is the home of some of the UK’s most popular media brands, including MailOnline, Daily Mail and Metro. As a news organisation we are committed to breaking news as it happens and distributing this content around the globe in real-time.

We are committed to producing engaging and insightful commentary for our dedicated readers and inspiring thought-provoking discussion across all of our media channels.

About Mail Metro Media 

Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain’s most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk

Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK. 

Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ – offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise.

The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands.

About the role

MailMetroMedia are looking for a Commercial Strategy Manager, Digital. The role sits within the Digital Commercial team and will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies which drive revenue growth – this includes programmatic yield, traffic, and commerce – to enhance our market position. The role will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic initiatives that align with the company’s overall business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including new product development, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and market entry strategies.
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned with organisational goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate and facilitate timely delivery of key milestones.
  • Regularly review progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Offer problem-solving and analytical support to mitigate risks and issues.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of commercial strategies and make data-driven recommendations for optimisations.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with commercial strategies, developing mitigation plans to minimise their impact.
• Anticipate and proactively address emerging issues, adapting strategies as needed to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive benchmarking analysis to stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes and market dynamics that may impact the company’s commercial strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Collate information and distil data into clear insights and compelling communications for senior stakeholders to inform data-driven decision making.
• Present senior management with regular updates on progress of key strategic initiatives, and ensure risks and issues are surfaced in a timely manner.
• Provide strategic recommendations and business cases to senior management on request, effectively communicating the value proposition and potential outcomes.
• Liaise across global teams to ensure commercial priorities and strategic initiatives are aligned.

Team Leadership & Development

• Drive operational excellence and enable a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Facilitate and optimise key meetings and processes.
• Ensure best practices and key learnings are shared and applied throughout the organisation.

Person Specification

• 4 - 5 years’ experience in commercial strategy or strategy consulting
• Experience in media and tech preferred
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to approach problem solving creatively and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize information and present key insights to senior leadership.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to adjust to multiple tasks and demands and constantly shifting priorities under tight deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to work across different levels of the business to drive projects forward and to problem solve.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across levels and across the business.

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. 
• Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

Why work for Mail Metro Media?

• Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK
• Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities
• Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers
• Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it
• Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences
• Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it
• One of Campaign’s top 100 Best Places to Work 2024

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.