Job Description

The Commercial Manager at Nokia plays a crucial role in the Global Business Operations Organization, supporting the sales team by preparing business cases, analyzing pricing strategies, and ensuring competitive commercial terms. This position requires collaborating with internal stakeholders to review proposal opportunities and drive profitable growth through meticulous deal analysis. The Commercial Manager acts as the first level of deal approval, ensuring the integrity of financial metrics while interacting across all organizational levels. Strong analytical skills, telecommunications experience, and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential for success in this dynamic role.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Conduct pricing analysis using commercial management tools to support deal assessments.
Review quote approval requests, collaborating with the sales team to resolve inconsistencies.
Propose commercial strategies aimed at maximizing revenue and profitability.
Define and manage pricing strategies in collaboration with Product Line Management and Services.
Analyze commercial terms, aligning with legal and financial experts for contract modifications.
Act as the first-level deal approval manager, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial targets.
Prepare commercial analyses and responses for urgent requests from sales and executives.
Engage with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication and collaboration.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry, focusing on commercial, sales operations, program or business management
Proficiency in commercial management tools such as Salesforce.com and Power BI
Strong analytical and financial acumen with a focus on pricing strategies and margin improvement
Exceptional communication skills to interact with all organizational levels
Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice-To-Have:

MBA degree or advanced business-related qualification
Experience in contract negotiations with legal and finance teams
Knowledge of market trends and competitor pricing strategies
Familiarity with document management systems like SharePoint
A background in marketing and product management within the telecommunications sector

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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