Country Manager

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart building automation company is seeking a Country Manager to drive UK growth strategy from their Reading office. You will develop partnerships, execute sales strategies, and lead a local team. The ideal candidate will have experience in scaling businesses within technology or smart automation sectors, with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills. Competitive salary and long-term career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunity for long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scaling businesses or leading market entries.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Execute a UK sales growth strategy aligned with global goals.
• Lead and grow a local team as the business expands.
• Build partnerships with installers, distributors, and clients.

Skills

Senior commercial or business development experience

Experience in smart home or technology sectors

Strong leadership skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Join an innovative, future-focused company shaping the smart building industry.

Be the driving force in one of the key growth regions.

About Our Client

Loxone is a global leader in smart building automation, trusted in over thousands of projects worldwide. Their unique solution integrates lighting, heating, security, shading, energy management and more into one powerful, intuitive system - creating spaces that think and respond intelligently, while making life simpler, safer and more efficient. With a strong international presence, they\'re now looking to build upon their growth across the UK market.

Job Description

Based from their office in Reading, the Country Manager will be responsible for building and leading Loxone\'s presence in this exciting market. You\'ll define and deliver the UK growth strategy, drive business development, and establish strong partnerships with installers, distributors, and clients. This is a high-impact role for someone entrepreneurial, commercially astute, and passionate about technology.

Responsibilities

• Execute a UK sales growth strategy aligned with global goals.
• Identify, recruit, and support installer and partner networks across the country.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, integrators, and end customers.
• Represent Loxone at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• Lead and grow a local team as the business expands.
• Report directly to international leadership and provide insight on UK market trends.

The Successful Applicant

We\'re looking for someone with proven experience in scaling a business or leading market entry, ideally within smart building technology, home automation, energy management, or a related sector. You\'ll be a natural leader with strong commercial awareness and the drive to deliver tangible results.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable success in a senior commercial or business development role.
• Experience in the smart home, building automation, or technology sectors preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.

What\'s on Offer

On offer is:-

• A unique opportunity to shape Loxone\'s UK growth strategy.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing global company.
• Long-term career progression opportunities as part of an international business.

If you\'re ready to lead the next stage of Loxone\'s UK journey and want to be part of an innovative company transforming the way people live and work, we\'d love to hear from you.