Regional Director of Commercial Management leading deal strategy at Ciena's Blue Planet division. Driving growth through collaboration with sales leadership and oversight of complex customer contracts.
Responsibilities
Lead regional deal strategy, structuring, and governance to support healthy, scalable growth
Partner with Regional Sales Leaders to shape commercial approaches, pricing strategies, and customer negotiation outcomes
Oversee deal reviews, approvals, and coaching for regional Commercial Managers
Interpret commercial implications of RFPs and customer contracts, removing obstacles to closure
Serve as a key governance leader, ensuring alignment with internal approval processes and operating guidelines
Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, and revenue teams to ensure accurate forecasting and compliant deal structures
Partner with PLM to define commercial constructs, approve product and service descriptions, and support pricing and margin decisions
Requirements
10+ years of business experience in finance, commercial management, contracting, or a related discipline (+)
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or finance
Demonstrated experience working with senior sales leadership in a global environment
Strong negotiation capabilities with experience supporting complex customer deals
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
Ability to navigate and influence cross‑functional teams in a dynamic, growing software‑centric business
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision plans
participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
company-paid holidays
paid sick leave
vacation time
compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
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