General Manager - France

Dandy; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dental technology company is seeking a Country Manager in Paris to establish and grow its new entity in France. The role involves building a market entry strategy, developing customer relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of management experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and exceptional leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits and requires regular travel throughout France.

Prestations

Healthcare benefits

Mental health support

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully launching or scaling operations.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Build and execute a market entry strategy for Dandy France.
• Develop and maintain a customer base.
• Represent the company to French government officials.

Connaissances

Management experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Description du poste

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Country Manager to lead the establishment and growth of our new entity in France. This role will be responsible for building Dandy France from the ground up! The GM will deliver localized market analysis, set up our operations in France, and develop the business strategy to ensure successful market entry and sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Build and execute a comprehensive market entry strategy for Dandy France
• Develop and maintain initial customer base
• Develop and manage the France business plan, including budget, revenue targets, and operational KPIs
• Create and implement localized marketing and sales strategies
• Report on market performance and opportunities to global leadership
• Establish key business relationships with partners, clients, and stakeholders in the French market
• Represent the company to French government officials, industry associations, and business networks
• Ensure compliance with all French federal and provincial regulations - in partnership with Legal
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed to stand up Dandy France

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive management experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously
• Resilient and adaptable in navigating ambiguity and change
• Results-oriented with high accountability
• Proven track record of successfully launching or scaling operations
• Understanding of the French business environment, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Experience in business development, sales leadership, and P&L management

Bonus Points For

• Strong network of business contacts in France

Location

• Based in Paris, with regular travel throughout France and occasionally to other Dandy sites

Req ID: J-889

Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!