Sr. Manager, Channel Forecasting

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content – we’re revolutionizing how Canadians communicate.

If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values bold ideas, professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

Working with partners in marketing, finance, sales and operations, the Channel Forecasting team will maintain accurate forecast models and providing regular results updates to the executive team to ensure channels are meeting overall BRS objectives.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player with a history of collaborating with numerous partners and cross-functional teams to influence decision making to achieve results. They have prior experience in the telecom industry and well developed forecasting, business intelligence and market analysis experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for weekly and monthly updates of sales & activations MEE to channel directors and executives

Overseeing the monthly target setting process to ensure channel targets are fair and on time

Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecast and metric reports & provide analysis for the organization including the ongoing refinement of key performance metrics and dashboards

Work with the sales and operations leadership team to drive the annual and quarterly strategic planning cycle

Actively seek opportunities and insights to improve forecasting models, target setting process and sales results

Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching in the development of two forecasting specialists

Essential Qualifications:
3+ years experience in Planning, Strategy or Marketing

Strong analytical & problem solving skills

Excellent personal and leadership skills with an ability to influence key decision makers at multiple levels

Ability to hear, synthesize ideas and build consensus

Advanced skills in MS Excel and Power Point

Ability to build thoughtful and compelling executive-level presentations and to deliver recommendations with confidence

Strong leadership skills, self-starter, and fully self governing

Ability to build strong partner relationships

Strong negotiator

Preferred Qualifications:
University degree with a Mathematics, Business, Economics, Marketing, Statistics and/or related discipline

Experience in Telecommunications, forecasting or planning is an asset

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:
Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular – Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Don Mills

Flexible work profile : Mobile

Application Deadline: 08/01/2022

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

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