The Commercial Manager is a key business partner across the agency, working with:Client teams to ensure accounts are compliant and profitable;Product teams to ensure proper project scoping;The Growth Team to provide compelling responses to new business proposals.As part of a proactive Commercial unit, you will deliver consistent commercial analysis and support, targeting margin growth and incremental revenue opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:Business partnering with client leaders and product teams, assisting with contract negotiations and setting terms of business to reflect scope and ensure profitability;Coordinating monthly revenue forecasts and analyzing variances;Understanding and communicating client terms and conditions;Preparing quarterly reports for clients and stakeholders;Managing ad-hoc commercial projects;Supporting commercial training across the agency;Reviewing and approving scopes of work for additional services;Managing scope creep and ensuring contract compliance;Summarizing contract terms to identify growth opportunities;Supporting RFI/RFP processes for prospective clients;Providing commercial proposals and reviewing client contracts;Reporting on client profitability and supporting staff utilization and project profitability.Key skills and qualities include:Problem-solving and research skills;Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders;Effective communication skills, capable of translating complex information;Commercial acumen and operational experience;Product and client knowledge;Operational excellence and process improvement;Persuasion and influence skills.WPP is a creative transformation company that leverages creativity to build better futures. WPP Media, part of WPP, is a global media collective, and Wavemaker is a leading WPP media brand focused on reshaping consumer decision-making through media, content, and technology.Our culture is centered around shared values:Leading collectively to inspire creativity;Creating an open environment built on trust;Championing growth and development.We invest in our employees'' growth, offer competitive benefits, and foster a culture of respect and collaboration. This role is based in the UK, requiring the right to work in this location, and adopts a hybrid working model.

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