The Chief Commercial Officer, UK will be accountable for driving Talon’s ambitious business plans forward from a commercial, investment and performance point of view. Working closely with a high-performance team, this role will be empowered to manage, evolve and progress Talon’s overarching commercial strategy and operational framework as we strive to future proof the business and create outstanding value for our clients and partners.
THE ROLE
The role is tasked with evolving existing commercial models, developing new revenue streams, and identifying sustainable solutions for the future.
As part of this vision, this role will be accountable for all aspects of trading, investment and commercial operations across the UK business. Reporting into the UK Managing Director, this role will work closely with the Head of Accountability, Head of Investment, and the Head of Commercial (as direct reports) to drive the business forward.
This role will be responsible for:
- Creating and evolving Talon’s commercial strategies to protect, develop, and grow media income, with a focus on minimizing legacy trading models and progressing to future proofing frameworks.
- Developing a multi-year diversification plan to leverage value for our agencies and clients as well as address commercial targets internally.
- Identifying and analyzing key commercial projects that can deliver high margin growth and support sustainable, profitable growth.
- Developing, testing, and implementing new investment/performance practices that drive an incremental benefit for our partners, clients, and Talon.
- Leveraging Talon’s proprietary technology stack to drive industry-leading efficiencies and outstanding commercial value for our clients, partners, and Talon.
- Leading all UK partnership relations with key media owner partners.
OUR TEAM
Our team works in a fast-paced, ever-evolving area integral to the core functions of the business, with the scope to build strong relationships both internally and externally in a sociable environment.
We essentially work across all clients within the Talon business in different capacities, so there is exposure to multiple clients and brands, which offers an unrivalled experience to most people within the business.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Media experience with a focus on OOH/Commercial desirable
- Understanding of the functions involved in the planning and purchase of OOH
- Key commercial/trading experience (buyer or seller)
- Ability to build relationships at different levels both internally and externally
- Ability to create and influence positive solutions across the business
WHY US
“The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time, and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
WE ARE BOLD
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas, and partnerships.
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
WE ARE SMART
Our trailblazing spirit and learning-centric culture ensure our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
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