Commercial Manager (12 month FTC)
Job Title: Commercial Manager (12 month FTC)
Company: Genie Ventures Ltd
Department: Broadband Genie
Location: Flexible - Remote with use of Cambridge office and occasional travel
Working Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £47,024 pa
About Us
Broadband Genie is the UK’s broadband comparison expert, on a mission to support consumers at every step of their journey. Building on an impressive legacy, we have strategic relationships with all of the UK’s major broadband providers, including Sky, BT, Virgin Media and more.
Broadband Genie is part of Genie Ventures, a group of fast-growth digital marketing companies based in Cambridge. As such we benefit from the culture, executive leadership and shared services of this larger group of over 60 employees. Genie operates a hybrid model, with a mix of remote and in-person working. Our face-to-face time is primarily at Genie’s office hub in Cambridge, although this role may also need to occasionally visit clients, partners and other contacts across the UK.
We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work!
Job Overview
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity within the Commercial Team at Broadband Genie.
As our Commercial Manager, you’ll be the primary point of contact for our 30+ provider partners, taking centre stage in shaping and executing our commercial strategy. This is a role where you’ll lead the delivery of outstanding service, build strong and lasting relationships, and negotiate market-leading deals whilst driving revenue to fuel our ambitious growth plans.
Why Join Us?
At Broadband Genie, we take pride in our operational excellence and strong partnerships. In this role, you’ll play a fundamental part in delivering both, helping us and our partners grow stronger together. You’ll be empowered to make a tangible impact, working at the heart of a fast-growing, innovative business.
This role is fixed term for 12 months while one of our team is on maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities
As Commercial Manager, you will:
- Lead on delivering our commercial strategy, shaping product mix, pricing, and propositions.
- Act as the key point of contact for broadband providers, managing day-to-day relationships.
- Negotiate and secure market leading deals, presenting commercial proposals and performance insights.
- Commercial creativity. Spotting commercial growth opportunities and bringing them back to the team to explore and implement.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to improve offers, customer journeys, and revenue performance.
- Own client performance reporting, including analysis of CPAs, conversion rates, and market trends.
- Support financial processes, including P&L input, reconciliation, and revenue tracking.
- Manage and mentor junior team members while representing the Broadband Genie brand externally.
Skills & Experience
We’re seeking someone who brings a strong mix of commercial acumen, relationship management, and analytical skills.
Essential Experience
- Able to demonstrate strong experience in commercial, partnerships, or account management roles.
- Integrated into the affiliate industry with a demonstrable passion for it.
- Proven track record of negotiating deals and hitting revenue targets.
- Strong experience managing client relationships at a senior level.
- Hands-on experience with commercial reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, product, and finance teams.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Analytical mindset, confident with KPIs, CPAs, and financial metrics.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple partnerships and projects.
- Collaborative team player with experience mentoring junior members of the team.
- Comfortable representing the brand externally and influencing stakeholders.
Desirable
- Background in broadband, telecoms, utilities, digital marketplaces, or price comparison.
- Experience in digital performance marketing or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Looker/Tableau, or CRM systems.
Who We're Looking For
At Genie, we’re driven by ambition, collaboration, and continuous growth. We set and engage with meaningful goals, take pride in producing high-quality work, and take responsibility for our own learning. Every Genie is expected to bring fresh ideas to the table, stay sharp and attentive, and show respect for their teammates.
Our culture is built on pace and agility — we embrace uncertainty, make quick, informed decisions, and learn from our mistakes. We value clarity, setting clear goals and fostering open, transparent communication. We’re solutions people who focus on possibilities, using practical creativity to overcome challenges.
As a challenger brand, we’re bold, innovative, and unafraid to take risks. We evolve quickly, think differently, and stay true to our vision while delivering impact.
If you’re motivated by growth, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to shape the future with a team that values quality, respect, and innovation — Genie is the place for you.
What We Offer
- Remote Working Allowance - We pay all Genies £126 per month WFH allowance
- Flexible Working - We provide flexibility in working options and work in a distributed team model
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Absence and Family Leave Policies
- Workplace Pension - Your 4% employee contribution is matched by Genie via salary exchange
- Employee Referral Scheme - A bonus payment if we hire someone you recommend
- Electric Car Scheme - Allows you to lease an electric car through salary exchange, giving savings on Tax and NI
- Cycle to Work Scheme - The Cycle2Work Scheme allows you to buy a new bike for commuting to work, spreading the cost over 12 months via salary exchange
- Genie Academy - Our in-house training helps develop talented people into world-class digital marketers. Courses cover all aspects of the business
- Quarterly Social Events - We all get an afternoon off each quarter to attend a staff social. Events range from bowling and punting to cocktail making and quizzes
- Access to Spill - Professional therapist sessions
- Wellness Activities - Workshops and support sessions cover everything from crafting, exercise, posture and staying fit in the workplace through to managing both stress and financial wellbeing
- Wellbeing Perks - Paid eye tests, contribution towards glasses for DSE use and a yearly flu jab reimbursement
- Genieversaries - Work anniversary awards give gratitude to Genies for their dedication and commitment to the business
We look forward to receiving your application!
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Genie is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive experience for our Genies and clients, in turn fostering a safe and happy workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know via apply@genieventures.co.uk
- Department
- Broadband Genie
- Locations
- Cambridge, Distributed
- Yearly salary
- £47,024
- Employment type
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Remote Status
- Distributed Working (Remote with usable office and occasional travel)
About Genie Ventures
Genie Ventures is an award-winning ecommerce technology and marketing business. We build successful brands from scratch in the commerce space, including our current stars Broadband Genie, Genie Goals and Genie Shopping.
We’re based in Cambridge with a staff of more than 60 fantastic people spread throughout the UK on a distributed team model.
We operate principally in the UK, European and US markets, and work with some of the most interesting and successful online brands including Google, eBay, Mamas & Papas and Sky.
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