{"id":20269,"date":"2025-09-29T16:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/principal-specialist-commercial-management-senior-data-scientist-customer-resolution-agent\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T00:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T00:24:09","slug":"principal-specialist-commercial-management-senior-data-scientist-customer-resolution-agent","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=20269","title":{"rendered":"Principal Specialist: Commercial Management \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Data Scientist \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Customer Resolution Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Role Purpose\/Business Unit:<\/p>\n<p>\tThis role is to support the commercial execution of the key strategic priorities in the VFS portfolio. The Commercial Lead focuses on activities that provide high quality commercial and analytical insights that are actionable to the commercial function.<br \/>\n\tLeads, manages and develop a team and framework to support the Vodacom Financial and Digital services group in the performance of product and business commercial functions as well as strategic projects which may include items such as end to end product reviews, product development, operations efficiency, contract reviews, distribution optimisation among other functions.<br \/>\n\tShe\/he will also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to problem-solve through an analytical mindset<\/p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n<p>\tEvaluation of contracting commercials on new engagements and contract renewals on existing engagements<br \/>\n\tProduct performance and insights \u2013 marketing ROIs, engagement tracking, IBRO implementation\uf0e0 including reporting and monitoring &amp; recommendation of key actionable insights<br \/>\n\tStrategy execution, performance monitoring and optimisation including accountability to facilitate commercial actions across the portfolio via focused deep dives across VFS<br \/>\n\tThe role will work closely with Data and Analytics and the Web analytics team enabling the right level of reporting is in place that drives actionable insights.<br \/>\n\tBusiness Improvement function across VFS<br \/>\n\tAccountability on preparing, prioritising of features &amp; products in line with strategy under the PI Planning<br \/>\n\tReview, analyse and evaluate success of initiatives against key KPIs including preparation and delivery of executive committee presentations<br \/>\n\tPerform competitor analysis across the product portfolio<br \/>\n\tDeliver on rolling forecasts on product level working closely with Finance<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate for this role will have:<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s or honours degree in business, commerce, economics, statistics, finance<br \/>\n\t7+ years of experience in business and\/or product development roles<br \/>\n\tExperience engaging and influencing C-level executives\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrong commercial acumen with the ability to draw insights from financial and operational data to drive business objectives<br \/>\n\tStrong Excel skills essential, SQL skills would be beneficial<br \/>\n\tHighly resourceful and flexible fast learner\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We make an impact by offering:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages<br \/>\n\tRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits<br \/>\n\tCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies<\/p>\n<p>Closing date for Applications:\u00a006 October 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.vodafone.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Vodafone Global Enterprise","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.vodafone.com","_company_tagline":"Vodafone Global Enterprise is part of the Vodafone Group, dedicated to simplifying the management of global communications for the world's largest multi-national companies. 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