About The Team
We serve the research, academic and clinical communities through the application of technology and analytics to content. Our portfolio of solutions brings together extensive Scientific, Technical and Medical content, powerful analytics, and technologies. We help our corporate customers, R&D professionals, engineers, scientists and commercial marketing leaders, to innovate and commercialize ideas, products and processes.
About The Role
The Sales Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the planning and execution of strategic commercial programs that support scalable growth across Elsevier’s Corporate business. This role applies rigorous program management discipline to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with commercial priorities. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership, shaping the future of our commercial strategy in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Working in close partnership with the Director of Sales Strategy, the role translates business objectives into actionable plans, drives cross-functional alignment, and supports data-driven decision-making at the leadership level.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic commercial programs, ensuring stakeholder alignment, thorough planning, and on-time, high-quality execution.
Align program objectives with Corporate sales strategy and ensure consistent communication across functions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption and execution of sales initiatives.
Monitor program performance using defined KPIs; analyze results and provide insights to inform leadership decisions.
Identify risks and dependencies early, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain program momentum.
Support change management efforts related to sales strategy implementation.
Experience
5+ years of experience in sales operations, or commercial strategy, with success leading strategic initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Skilled in navigating global matrix organizations and complex stakeholder environments.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience presenting insights to senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
Pricing experience is an advantage.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Dutch Share Purchase Plan
Annual Profit Share Bonus
Comprehensive Pension Plan
Home, office or commuting allowance
Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
Flexible working hours
Personal Choice budget
Variety of online training courses and career roadshows
Wellbeing programs and gym facility in the office
Internal communities and networks
Various employee discounts
Recruitment introduction reward
Work from anywhere
Employee Assistance Program (global)
Annual Event
About Us
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.
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