Country Manager

Cross Border Recruitment; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency is seeking a Country Manager to oversee market entry in Poland for a Japanese manufacturer. Responsibilities include conducting market research, compliance with local regulations, and strategic business development. The role requires at least 3 years of B2B sales experience in the automotive sector, fluent Polish, and English. This position is fully remote with occasional business travel required. An attractive salary of up to €72k plus on-target earnings is offered, without visa sponsorship.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years’ experience in B2B sales in the automotive industry in Poland.
• Business-level fluency in both Polish and English.
• Ability to travel for business as needed.

Aufgaben

• Conduct market research and analyze target market conditions.
• Identify competitors and potential customers.
• Understand and comply with local laws and regulations.
• Prepare budget for branch establishment and operation.
• Select a strategic location for the branch.
• Recruit and train local staff.
• Develop business strategy and sales/marketing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Manage potential risks.

Kenntnisse

B2B Sales experience

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Strong social skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

A Japanese manufacturer currently recruiting a Country Manager in Poland.

In this role, you will be responsible for market research, business development, legal framework compliance, financing, location selection, human resources management, operational strategy, and compliance and risk management.

Frequent business travel all over in Poland is required.

Eligible Applicants

• (O) Eligible visa : Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
• (X) NOT eligible : Student visa, requiring visa sponsorship, working holiday, Graduate, Freelance

Work Type: fully remote

Visa Support: No

Type: full-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

Salary: up to €72k + OTE bonus (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Location: full remote (Office based in Poland)

Country Manager Main Responsibilities

• Analysing the target market, including the economic, political and cultural framework conditions
• Identification of competitors and potential customers
• Understanding of local laws and regulations relating to the establishment and operation of a branch
• Registration of the company and compliance with tax and labour laws
• Preparation of a detailed budget for the establishment and operation of the branch
• Selecting a suitable location that is strategically favourable and provides access to key markets and resources
• Consideration of factors such as infrastructure, logistics and quality of life
• Recruitment and training of local staff who understand the cultural and business realities
• Consideration of intercultural aspects and team dynamics
• Develop a clear business strategy that defines the branch's objectives and approach
• Establish sales and marketing strategies to reach the target audience
• Ensure compliance with all local regulations and standards
• Identifying and managing potential risks, including political, economic and operational risks

Country Manager Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years’ B2B Sales experience in Poland in the automotive industry is essential
• Already resided in Poland
• Business level fluency both Polish and English
• Able to take business trip whenever necessary
• Communicative and strong social skills
• Accurate and able to take initiative
• Flexible attitude
• Good command of English in speaking and writing is required
• Loyalty, reliability, commitment, and flexibility
• All applicants for the Country Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
• We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.