Country Lead - Iberia

Michael Page; Madrid; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Country Lead for the Iberian region (Spain & Portugal) to foster business growth and strengthen local leadership. The role involves leading a team of approximately 20, driving strategic initiatives, and managing channel partners.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to significantly influence the company's strategy in a fast-growing environment, backed by a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities and experience in business growth.
• Proven track record in managing teams and driving sales.
• Ability to execute business strategies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Iberian organization and develop the local team.
• Drive business growth through strategic transactions.
• Manage channel partners during growth phases.

Job description

An international IT services company is looking to appoint a Country Lead for the Iberian region (Spain & Portugal) to accelerate business growth, strengthen local leadership, and drive the execution of its commercial and operational strategy.

• Regional responsibility: Spain and Portugal.
• Team size: approximately 20 people today, with strong growth ambitions.

• Lead and develop the Iberian organization, providing clear direction, structure, and inspiration to the team.
• Able to lead and make local teams grow.
• Drive business growth by supervising sales activities and closing strategic transactions.
• Sign and approve commercial agreements and key deals.
• Manage and develop channel partners, especially during the initial phases of growth.
• Execute and deploy the business plan, contributing market insights and adaptations where needed.
• Ensure the strategy is well adopted by the team and effectively translated into measurable results.
• Capitalize on existing business foundations and further develop the commercial base.
• Build a strong local management presence and act as the primary representative of the company in Iberia.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team across sales, operations, and support functions.
• Services delivered across the Iberian territory, with a hybrid model combining internal teams and partners.

• Senior leadership role with significant impact on regional growth.
• Opportunity to shape and influence strategy in a fast-growing environment.
• Competitive compensation package.