Senior Manager – Commercial Performance Improvement

Unity Advisory

. Lead end-to-end commercial performance improvement engagements across GTM diagnostics, value capture execution and ongoing performance improvement .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial performance improvement initiatives, leveraging strong analytical skills to translate complex data into actionable strategies. Proficient in managing senior client relationships and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes in commercial transformation.

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Commercial Transformation LeadershipGTM Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced Analytics ApplicationStakeholder ManagementPerformance Improvement Methodology

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Hard Skills

Commercial Value CreationData AnalysisPerformance Metrics DevelopmentRevenue OptimizationPricing StrategySales EffectivenessOperational Model DesignKPI DefinitionValue Proposition DevelopmentLead-to-Cash Process

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCoaching and MentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsFinancial Analysis ToolsMarketing Analytics PlatformsPerformance DashboardsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Private EquityGTM DiagnosticsCommercial GovernanceMarket SegmentationCustomer SuccessRevOpsAdvisory ServicesPerformance Improvement IP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end commercial performance improvement engagements across GTM diagnostics, value capture execution and ongoing performance improvement
Diagnose commercial value creation or loss using customer, commercial, operational and financial qualitative and quantitative data
Quantify opportunities and link recommendations to revenue, margin, EBITDA and cash outcomes
Design and deliver work across market segmentation, ICP and value proposition, GTM and channel strategy, marketing effectiveness, sales productivity, pipeline and forecasting, pricing and monetisation, and customer success, retention and expansion
Help clients build commercial operating systems, including GTM processes, commercial governance, operating cadence, KPI definitions and incentives
Translate analysis into value cases, 100-day plans, pilots, playbooks, sales motions, adoption measures and benefits tracking
Create decision-ready materials for management teams, boards and investors, including KPI baselines, performance dashboards, value creation roadmaps and diligence-ready evidence packs
Manage senior client relationships across commercial, finance, operations, technology and data
Project manage multidisciplinary engagement teams and coach junior team members
Contribute to proposals and pitches, including scoping, costing and client-ready materials
Identify follow-on opportunities within existing client relationships
Develop Unity Advisory’s commercial performance improvement IP, tools and methodology

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of consulting or relevant industry experience in front-office, GTM, commercial transformation or performance improvement
Track record of leading commercial transformation or value creation engagements from diagnosis through implementation, ideally including PE-backed portfolio company work
Strong grounding across several commercial levers, such as GTM strategy, marketing or sales effectiveness, pricing, customer success, RevOps or Lead-to-Cash
Experience translating commercial strategy into practical operating models, processes, governance, performance cadence, capabilities and technology-enabled ways of working
Strong analytical skills and confidence working with CRM, finance, marketing, customer and operational data
Comfortable managing senior stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams and running complex workstreams with limited oversight
Excellent communication skills and ability to turn complex analysis into a clear client narrative, pragmatic choices and an executable plan
Experience applying advanced analytics, automation or AI to commercial decision-making and workflows is advantageous
Existing network within the corporate mid-market or Private Equity is desirable
Experience working in a smaller, fast-moving advisory environment is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work based out of London
AI-native tools integrated into delivery
Exposure to how the practice is run
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with interview adjustments accommodated where needed