Job Title: Commercial Manager – PAYG & Distribution Contract: 4 months (high chance of extension) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Day Rate: £800 per day (Inside IR35)
The Role We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to shape and deliver a compelling Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) proposition while driving growth through third-party retail and distribution partnerships .
This role combines proposition development with hands-on channel management. You'll take ownership of identifying, onboarding, and managing third-party partners, building commercial agreements, and driving performance through effective trading strategies.
Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a PAYG proposition tailored to core sales channels.
Design and implement a third-party distribution strategy to expand market presence.
Conduct competitor analysis and market mapping to identify new opportunities.
Identify, onboard, and manage third-party distributors and retail partners.
Lead all PAYG commercial discussions, negotiations, and escalations.
Negotiate trading terms, pricing structures, and commercial agreements.
Implement trading strategies to maximise SIM activations and profitability.
Provide partners with the necessary training, marketing support, and sales tools.
Collaborate with supply chain, marketing, and proposition teams to align stock, campaigns, and go-to-market plans.
Monitor performance data, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Manage a trading budget to support partner growth and initiatives.
About You Proven experience in PAYG / prepaid mobile products (essential).
Strong track record of managing and growing third-party retail and distribution partnerships .
Commercially strong, with experience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and trading terms .
Experience in launching and scaling new partnerships from concept to execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Analytical, data-driven, and comfortable making decisions based on performance metrics.
Knowledge of the UK telecoms distributor/wholesale market .
Familiarity with telecoms compliance requirements (Ofcom, GDPR, SIM registration).
Understanding of large retail environments and digital/omnichannel strategies.
What's on Offer £800 per day, Inside IR35
Fully Remote (UK-based)
4-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Chance to shape and deliver a PAYG growth strategy for a well-established UK brand
InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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