Commercial Planning Manager
Job ID 10890 Date posted 29/06/2025 Date closes 13/07/2025 City SOUTHAMPTON State HAMPSHIRE Country United Kingdom Job Type Full TimeJob Description
In our pursuit of excellence within our Commercial department here at Carnival UK, we're seeking individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and qualifications to the table for our Commercial Planning Manager position within the P&O Cruises team. At our core, we believe in the strength of a diverse and skilled team to drive our business forward. Your skills and qualifications are valuable to us.
Role Overview:
Key accountabilities include:
Lead the coordination and execution of commercial campaigns and trading response plans to meet brand and revenue goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commercial readiness for promotions, launches, and tactical trading interventions.
Support strategic planning cycles and contribute to senior-level reporting and performance tracking.
Facilitate forums and meetings to align stakeholders, drive decision-making, and ensure timely delivery of commercial initiatives.
Position Requirements
Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for commercial planning, but also a keen eye for detail. Your academic background and professional certifications in commercial planning will be the foundation of your role within our team.
Required Skills:
Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret complex data to inform decisions.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency in campaign planning, project coordination, and performance reporting.
Experience in managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced commercial environment.
About You:
You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet can work independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications are just the start; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.
Personal Qualities:
Confident communicator who can influence, challenge constructively, and lead discussions with senior stakeholders.
Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Collaborative and inclusive, fostering strong working relationships across teams.
Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset and a “can-do” attitude.
Why Join Us?
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home.
We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer:
Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
Annual bonus
A friendly welcome with help settling in
Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
Employee-led networks
Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
Life Assurance
Parental and adoption leave
Employee Shares Plan
Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
Application Note:
Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.
Don't miss this chance to leverage your qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and let’s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities!
Recruitment Journey
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