Senior Commercial Development Manager - 12 month contract

Location: City Of London

Job Description Shape the commercial plans that power LEGO growth worldwide.

Join the team at the heart of the LEGO Group's global commercial planning engine. As Senior Commercial Development Manager you'll connect strategy with execution across markets, bringing together senior leaders from around the world to deliver one integrated commercial plan. From leading flagship planning events to driving business critical planning processes and influencing commercial decisions, you'll play a pivotal role in how LEGO brings its portfolio to life globally.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing people, plans and priorities together to drive meaningful business impact.

We're pleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement called Best of Both, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

No relocation or visa support is offered for this position. Internal applicants can work from their current BU location.

The closing date for all applications will be Monday 24th August 2026. Please submit your CV in English.

Core Responsibilities Co-Lead the Global Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP) process, ensuring alignment across global functions, regions and market groups while driving execution of the annual planning cycle.

Own the commercial planning agenda for the annual Portfolio Go-To-Market Conference, coordinating senior stakeholders and enabling effective executive decision making.

Partner with regional commercial planning teams and Market Groups to strengthen commercial plans, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Drive continuous improvement of commercial planning processes, governance, tools and ways of working through cross functional initiatives and project leadership.

Translate commercial data and planning insights into strategic recommendations, developing executive level materials that support prioritisation, investment decisions and future growth opportunities.

Do you have what it takes

Proven experience in commercial planning, business planning, commercial strategy, or commercial development within a complex global organisation.

Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to build alignment across senior leaders, regions and functions.

Strong project and programme management experience, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery.

Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity, simplify complexity and balance long-term thinking with pragmatic execution.

Excellent analytical skills, able to transform data into clear commercial insights, recommendations and compelling executive presentations.

Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive decisions that deliver business growth.

Great Externship opportunity for management consultant.

Fluency in English, written and verbal#LI-MD1

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave
- We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing
- We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus
- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace
- When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team…