Commercial Development Manager

Here’s a chance to shape the future of Virgin Red’s partnerships and growth. As our Commercial Development Manager, you’ll build meaningful relationships with our partners, spot new opportunities to grow our rewards ecosystem, and help turn everyday moments into extraordinary Virgin experiences. It’s a role that blends strategic thinking, creativity and commercial flair — perfect for someone who’s curious, collaborative and ready to make things happen.

Our Virgin Family

Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.

Virgin Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red.

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work.

Tell me more

• Build and nurture partnerships that deliver long-term value for Virgin Red and our members.
• Work closely with existing Virgin companies and external brands to identify fresh commercial opportunities.
• Lead the development of new propositions that expand our earn and spend network.
• Analyse partner performance, tracking results and insights to shape future strategy.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, product and data to deliver seamless member experiences.
• Stay curious about what’s next — from trends in loyalty to new ways to reward our members.

What you’ll need

• Strong experience in business development, partnerships or commercial management, ideally within loyalty, rewards or a similar consumer-focused environment.
• A confident negotiator who can build rapport and secure partnerships that deliver mutual benefit.
• A sharp commercial mind — you’re comfortable with numbers, but you also see the bigger picture.
• Experience translating strategy into action, from idea generation through to delivery and measurement.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
• Entrepreneurial energy and curiosity — you’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting trends and making bold moves.

The extra details

Role type: Contract (12 months)
Location: London hub (1-2 days per week, plus visits to our clients’ offices) & your home space
Salary: £58,000 - £67,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.

Closing date: 18 November 2025

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!