Manager Commerce

As Manager Commerce shape and lead Vandebron’s commercial ambitions in accelerating its mission through humanized growth – 100% green energy 100% of the time

Who we are

At Vandebron, we are transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. Born in 2014, our journey began with Chapter 1, disrupting the market with a transparent platform connecting consumers directly to local, green energy producers. Now, in Chapter 2, we are dedicated to ensuring 100% green energy availability, 100% of the time. Think smart solutions — flexible use of wind and solar farms, smart EV charging, and efficient energy storage.

No waiting around, we actively shape a sustainable future. Good energy, smart solutions — that's Vandebron.

Your impact

As our Manager Commerce, you will be the commercial compass guiding our strategy towards sustainable growth. Your commercial acumen will be crucial in expanding our market share and solidifying our position in the energy market, energy contracts, green+ (smart solutions) and beyond.

You will launch initiatives that not only attract new customers but also deepen our existing relationships, ensuring that every interaction with Vandebron is meaningful and impactful. Every customer counts in growing our customer base, customer value and customer loyalty. Being relevant for our customers, and turning our customers into real ambassadors.

Your team consists of channel managers, proposition marketers, retention and loyalty marketers and business analytics. As Manager Commerce you directly report into the Commercial Director. Your team works closely with Strategy & Business Development, Marketing, Proposition, Operations (CX) and Product.

Our future is exciting; Vandebron’s ambition is to become a leading sustainable brand. Crafting new partnerships is a key element in our strategy, as a driver for future growth in energy and beyond. As a commercial manager you will capture, shape and accelerate these opportunities, and lead the way to realize Vandebron’s ambitions.

What you’ll do

• Mentor and manage a high-performing Commerce team dedicated to acquisition, development and retention, driving customer lifetime value and loyalty

• Inspire people to bring their A-game and support them in their career growth

• Stay on top of developments in the energy market and competition to identify opportunities and translate insights into actionable commercial plans

• Craft and execute a commercial strategy and plan with your team that sets Vandebron apart in a highly competitive green energy landscape

• Set the commerce agenda for Vandebron, and lead across teams and domains (XFN) with your commercial mindset – work closely with Strategy & Business Development, Marketing, Proposition, Operations (CX) and Product

• Steer rigorously on commercial performance and challenge, on a weekly and monthly basis, in a high pace environment – setting ambitious KPI’s and ensuring top notch market and performance insights to take data-driven decisions

• Build and foster a learning environment characterized by curiosity, driven by data and hypotheses and fueled by a can-do mentality, agile way of working and mission driven cross-functional collaboration

What you bring

• Mission-driven – you are passionate about contributing to our mission and making a positive impact.

• Commerce experience – at least 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in energy, tech, telco or entertainment, commercial mindset, entrepreneurial, and data-driven

• Strong leadership skills – proven track record in commercial management roles, with a minimum of 5+ years in comparable roles

What’s in it for you

• To work towards our mission with a good dose of energy, we offer you 30 paid days off per year

• Work abroad for up to 6 weeks per year (max 4 consecutive weeks, including up to 4 weeks outside the EU)

• Employees with three years of service can go on a sabbatical for up to three months (one month paid with holidays, two unpaid)

• Request special leave for significant personal events, volunteering for SDG 11 or 13, and an additional day for religious or personal celebrations (starting on Jan ’25)

• Fuel your brain with an annual €850 learning budget to grow personally and professionally.

• Dive into new skills with access to Learning & Development workshops and programs.

• Plan for the future with our 3rd-tier pension scheme.

• Stay connected hassle-free with a monthly €50 net reimbursement for your phone and wifi

• One-time €200 net allowance to create a comfortable home workspace for our team members

• Split your time between our carbon-neutral Amsterdam office at the city’s heart and your home, finding the perfect balance for you

• Enjoy daily organic lunches prepared by our in-house cooks

• For those living 10km or more from the office, hop on board with an NS business card for smooth commuting

• Ready to spread your wings? We've got your back with a €1500 relocation package

• Immerse yourself in the local culture by exploring Dutch language courses

Vandebron is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy. Apply via this link https://topofminds.com/vacancy-manager-of-commerce-vandebron/.

To express your interest, please contact Linde Valk at linde.valk@topofminds.com.