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The Role / Position Overview
The Proposition Strategy Manager is a key role within the recently formed Price & Propositions team at the FT. Reporting to the Head of Pricing & Proposition, the Proposition Strategy Manager will be responsible for developing the B2C proposition portfolio strategy across our consumer subscription products and project managing new value driving initiatives. The role will work closely with the audience and product marketing teams to shape and evolve our digital portfolio for sustainable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop commercial initiatives that evolve our digital and print subscription propositions for the Consumer Revenue Group
- Own and develop our value proposition communication guidelines, based on market research and audience insight
- Develop our international proposition strategy with product marketing teams based on audience insights
- Develop the offer management guidelines to ensure we have the right propositions on offer at the right times to customers throughout their customer lifecycle
- Work with our internal analytics teams to develop capabilities to understand proposition performance and opportunities across regions, customer segment, product type etc.
- Act as an internal knowledge specialist and contact to provide subject matter expertise where needed across commercial functions
- Collaborate with financial business partners to model proposals from the business, providing robust analysis to evaluate the financial impact and make a commercial recommendations
- Work collaboratively with marketing colleagues to ensure a streamlined experience throughout reader lifecycle and career stage
Key stakeholder relationships:
- Product Marketing Team
- Consumer Audience Team
- Customer Relationships Team
- Insight and Analytics
Required Skills / Experience
- Strong commercial excellence experience developed in commercial strategy, value creation, or strategy consultant role
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of portfolio and packaging design theory with experience in practical application to drive commercial performance
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to break down complex problems, define an approach to solving them
- Strong communication and influencing skills with experience working with stakeholders across commercial and financial functions
- Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously
Preferable Skills / Experience
- Experience with large scale market research projects, including conjoint methodologies
What’s in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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