Country Manager - Emerging Markets

The Network, A NAVEX Global Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Wellbeing programmes

Opt-in benefits

Meaningful purpose

Life flexibility

Inspiring culture

Industry leadership

Job summary

NAVEX is a global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, seeking a Country Manager of Emerging Markets to drive commercial growth across diverse regions. You will build and lead a top-tier sales team and execute a strategic go-to-market plan with cross-functional influence.

You will shape long-term growth, navigate regional dynamics, and partner with NAVEX’s global organisations to accelerate bookings, expand into new verticals, and drive durable value for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant sales experience in software
• Proven track record leading high-growth SaaS/enterprise teams
• Experience building and scaling top-performing sales teams
• Strong strategic planning and market expansion capabilities
• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead NAVEX’s commercial growth across Southern & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, Australia and Asia
• Execute go-to-market strategy with precision and agility
• Build and develop a world-class sales team and drive multi-year strategic initiatives
• Own territory design, pipeline management, and bookings targets
• Collaborate with global marketing, revenue operations, and product to accelerate growth
• Travel as needed to customer locations to support closing the business

Skills

Sales leadership

SaaS sales

Enterprise software

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

MBA preferred

Job description

At NAVEX, we’re transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That’s real impact.

Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose — as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right.

NAVEX is the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services. We help organisations protect their people, reputation, and bottom line through innovative solutions that drive ethical business practises and operational resilience.

As Country Manager of Emerging Markets, you will be responsible for leading NAVEX’s commercial growth across a diverse portfolio of high potential markets spanning Southern and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, Australia and Asia. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on executing our go-to-market strategy, building and developing a world-class sales team, and driving long‑term growth through strategic planning and cross‑functional influence in high growth markets.

You’ll thrive in this role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what’s next!

What You’ll Get

• Career growth. With market‑leading training and an unwavering commitment to owning your career plan, you can grow your career to new heights.
• Real rewards. We offer competitive and transparent pay practises, top‑of‑the‑range wellbeing programmes, and brilliant opt-in benefits. Because we believe companies should offer more than just a salary.
• Meaningful purpose. Our products and solutions have real‑life impact on people and organisations across the globe. Our innovations make a difference.
• Life flexibility. We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We understand that you can only do that with quality time to care for yourself, your loved ones and your community.
• An inspiring culture. Find yourself surrounded by leaders that care, invested teammates, and like‑minded groups where you’ll feel at home.
• Industry leadership. Play your part in a fast‑growing organisation known for excellence, profitability, and stability.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver or surpass annual bookings targets in territory under management
• Execute NAVEX’s current go‑to‑market strategy with precision and agility
• Drive territory design optimisation, opportunity management, and pipeline inspection
• Lead forward pipeline planning and proactive performance management at the territory level (e.g., coverage, conversion rates)
• Play a hands‑on role in strategic enterprise deals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Travel as needed to customer locations to support closing the business
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top‑tier sales talent, fostering a high‑performance culture, and cultivating a winning, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Provide ongoing coaching focused on deal execution and commercial behaviours
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for bookings and outcomes
• Develop and execute strategies for new sales / cross‑sell / up‑sell revenue growth that extend beyond current‑year targets
• Identify and build partner channel strategies with long‑term impact (12–18 months+)
• Lead initiatives to expand into new verticals, segments or regions
• Collaborate effectively across NAVEX’s global organisation, influencing key stakeholders in marketing, revenue operations, product, and more
• Advocate for the regional business needs and secure support for multi‑year strategic initiatives
• Navigate internal structures to remove barriers and accelerate execution

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of relevant sales experience in the software industry and 5+ years of leading people
• A proven track record of commercial leadership in a high‑growth SaaS or enterprise software environment
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling high‑performing sales teams
• Strategic thinker with experience in long‑term planning and market expansion
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• A deep understanding of the nuances of different regional markets, including partner ecosystems and cultural dynamics
• Fluency in English required, other languages a plus
• A bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast‑paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow‑through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Our Side Of The Deal

• We’ll be clear, we’ll move fast, and we’ll invest in your success. You deserve to be supported, challenged, and rewarded for the impact you make—and we commit to doing that every step of the way.