COUNTRY MANAGER BRIEF
Country managers represent their company in a foreign country. Country managers work within growing industries experiencing general expansion. They manage all operations in a particular region, including recruitment, budgets, planning, and submitting reports. Country managers might also require specialized skill sets and industry-related knowledge.
- Liaising with head office and writing up quarterly/annual reports.
- Recruiting, vetting, and training all new staff.
- Researching the country or region thoroughly and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Monitoring Optimum performance at all levels and scheduling training as required.
- Implementing an effective brand strategy and ensuring consistency.
- Building professional relationships with staff and clients.
- Maintaining a good image of the organization at all times.
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives.
- Manage marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand recognition and awareness.
- Maintain relationships with customers, retailers, and suppliers.
- Review and evaluate competitors.
- Create and implement effective business plans.
- Develop effective action plans and respond to emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop opportunities for expansion of business.
- Develop marketing plans.
- Develop contingency plans for emergencies.
- Formulate and implement strategies for preventing and managing crises.
- Manage budgets.
- Monitor progress of projects.
**Requirements**:
**Requirements**:
- Bachelors degree in business administration, management or a related field (preferably a masters degree).
- Postgraduate degree in sales, finance or similar is also acceptable.
- A good knowledge base of the country/region, and a willingness to learn.
- The ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Good people-management skills.
- Experience living abroad is advantageous.
- Sensitivity to different cultural norms.
This job remuneration is based on commission.