Operator Trading Manager

JT Group Limited

Operator Trading Manager taking ownership of global operator relationships across roaming, messaging and IoT for telecom services. Negotiating deals and ensuring operational deliverables in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Delivering roaming, messaging and IoT operator deals, applying specialist knowledge of technologies, commercial models and operational requirements
- Negotiating commercial and technical terms with operator partners within defined frameworks
- Managing day-to-day relationships with global operator partners as the primary point of contact
- Translating partner strategy into executable deals and measurable operational outcomes
- Leading regular business reviews to track KPIs, traffic commitments and financial performance
- Monitoring performance (traffic, revenue, cash flow, discounts) and taking action where needed
- Managing operational and commercial issues including disputes, service escalations and blocking scenarios
- Working closely with internal technical, billing and delivery teams to ensure agreements are fully supported
- Communicating commercial and technical terms clearly across both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Experience within telecommunications, ideally in wholesale, roaming, messaging or interconnect
- Strong understanding of SMS interworking and/or roaming commercial arrangements
- Knowledge of IoT connectivity models and associated operational and commercial considerations
- Familiarity with roaming and messaging technologies and GSMA standards and practices
- Awareness of SS7 and its relevance to roaming and messaging services
- Proven commercial negotiation skills and ability to manage partner agreements effectively
- Strong relationship management skills with confidence engaging external operator partners
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and commercial concepts clearly
- Strong problem-solving capability, particularly in high-value or complex situations
- Ability to manage multiple partnerships and priorities in a structured and autonomous way

Benefits

Comp & perks

- 24 days holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus Scheme
- Fully discounted staff services or cash allowance in lieu
- Co-working office spaces available for remote employees
- Professional Development
- Recharge Days

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Hard Skills & Tools

SMS interworkingroaming commercial arrangementsIoT connectivity modelsGSMA standardsSS7commercial negotiationrelationship managementproblem-solvingoperational managementfinancial performance tracking

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationrelationship managementproblem-solvingstructured managementautonomous workstakeholder engagementclarity in communicationstrategic thinkingconflict resolution