The Commercial Manager owns the forecasting and performance of a defined set of go to market activities, and supports the Senior Commercial Manager to create excellent definition and execution of commercial plans, while additionally being responsible for the measurement, deep analysis and clear understanding of what is happening and why, supporting continuous improvement through that analysis. This role has commercial ownership of a subset of the portfolio of products (and activities) that are sold to and used by our customers and partners within that channel. Hybrid - 3 days in our Newcastle office (global headquarters) Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 1. Ownership of the commercial 'process' and hence performance review of a defined group of go to market activities. 2. Responsible for the collation and management of analysis requirements across the go to market function, ensuring prioritisation and clarity across the commercial team, always aligning output to the greatest commercial impacts. 3. Against the owned Go to Market activities build, and review monthly the commercial funnels and metrics (including units, £ACV, £ARR) we expect to achieve. Create clarity across each of the Go to Market functions on targets and responsibilities. 4. Lead owned elements of the weekly and monthly review of performance vs. the commercial forecast, identifying the root causes of performance and the opportunities to improve. 5. Identify and build insights which spark imagination and create visibility, acceptance and accountability of issues, supporting both Commercial Analysts and the Senior Commercial Manager in establishing a clear understanding of the go to market function drivers. 6. Identify risks and opportunities, feeding them into the Senior Commercial Manager for the function and the RO process. Create clarity on the future looking view of owned activities. 7. Track and understand movements in the 'target' customer base (volumes, movements, new adds, churn etc) and proactively manage planned customer contacts, enabling optimised delivery of the commercial forecast. 8. Follow, and contribute towards best practice commercial ways of working. 9. Proactively use AI tools to simplify work, improve insight quality, and accelerate delivery. Your benefits: - Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage. - 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days - 8 bank holiday days - Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation - 50% income protection - Holiday buy sell - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year - Ongoing training and professional development - Hybrid working - Healthy Mind app membership - Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing \LI-AD1 Customer Operations United Kingdom Newcastle Hybrid Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at careers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Commercial Manager Job Description : Key Responsibilities : Function : Country : Office Location : Work Place type : Advert Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.