About the Role

Cyta is accepting applications for one vacant position of Senior Director – Commercial Management, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The position is a five-year private-law contract, renewable for a further five (5) years by decision of Cyta, provided the mandatory retirement age is not exceeded. The Senior Director will lead the directorates under Commercial Management, which currently include Product & Service Development, Consumer Marketing, Customer Experience, Cyta Business, Cytavision, International Wholesale, National Wholesale and ICT. The role joins Cyta's leadership team and leads the overall commercial strategy, ensuring all commercial functions are aligned to achieve targets such as Revenue, Profitability and Market Share, with a clear focus on long-term value creation. Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus or of an EU Member State. Closing date: 9 November 2026, 14:00. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the CEO and then by the Board of Directors. The Application Form, Terms of Employment, Questionnaire and Consent Declaration are available at https://www.cyta.com.cy/vacancies-c-level.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with corporate goals to accelerate growth and increase revenue and profitability

Ensure every commercial function operates to the highest standards and delivers against agreed short- and long-term targets

Focus on return on investment across all commercial agreements and activities

Lead, oversee and build a high-performing sales team executing the end-to-end sales strategy

Monitor market and competitor trends, using regular metrics to support strategic business decisions

Identify and develop partnership opportunities to strengthen Cyta's market position

Oversee metrics and promotional actions ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty

Shape and continuously adapt the business plans and budgets of the directorates under supervision

Participate in the General Management Board and collaborate with the CEO on vision and business strategy

Represent the organisation on committees and bodies in Cyprus or abroad, and deputise for the CEO or other Senior Directors when assigned

Requirements

Eight years' experience in commercial positions in Telecommunications/Technology, including three years in a complex managerial and leadership role (e.g. Director, CEO, General Manager, Group Manager or other C-level position leading departments with different functions; at Cyta, Section Head A/B grade or above; in the wider public sector, scale A14 or above)

Successful track record in roles requiring systematic performance measurement and achievement of demanding commercial and financial targets

Extensive knowledge of commercial matters, operations and the regulatory environment of the telecommunications sector

Good knowledge of the mission, functions and activities of a telecommunications organisation the size of Cyta

Business acumen, people-centred approach and results orientation

Excellent leadership, management and organisational skills, responsibility and initiative

Proven leadership experience with effective team management and conflict resolution skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Full degree in Business Administration and/or Marketing, or in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science or Economics combined with a degree or postgraduate title in Business Administration or Marketing

Very good knowledge of Greek and English

Advantage: additional degree or postgraduate title in Business Administration, Marketing, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Advantage: commercial experience in Telecommunications beyond the required

Advantage: commercial experience in the Energy sector and/or combined telecoms and energy offerings

Senior Director – Commercial Management

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