Country Lead (Country Manager)

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital platform is seeking a Country Lead to establish its operations in Indonesia. This role involves overseeing the P&L, developing market strategies, and leading local teams. Candidates should have C-level experience in tech startups, strong leadership skills, and a track record of innovative product launches. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the company in the Indonesian market.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in a leadership role in a tech startup.
• Proven experience as a C-level or in a similar executive leadership role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full P&L for the whole operation in Indonesia.
• Identify potential local partners for market entry.
• Oversee the setup of local operations.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Market analysis

Interpersonal communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Job description

About the job

A new and exciting Country Lead (Country Manager) position has opened. Our client is a global trade digital platform that integrates solutions across a company's trade journey, from advisory to logistics, and financing. They are a unicorn from India and have received their Series B funding last year.

Job Description

The client is looking to hire the first Country Lead to spearhead its launch in Indonesia. Reporting to the CEO or founder, the high-caliber candidate will be responsible for launching, setting up, developing, and implementing the business strategies to ensure Indonesia is launched successfully. The individual will be the first key hire in Indonesia, but will eventually lead multi-functional teams. Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full P&L for the whole operation in Indonesia — leading and executing the success of the business through strategic planning and market analysis.
• Identifying potential local partners to facilitate the market entry and build a revenue pipeline.
• Understanding the value proposition to potential clients and increasing revenue opportunity by offering innovative products.
• Overseeing the setup of local operations, identifying risks and challenges associated with entering a new market, and adapting the business practices and products to suit the local market and culture.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in a leadership role in a tech startup.
• Experience in product development and launch, with a track record of bringing innovative products to market.
• Proven experience as a C-level or in a similar executive leadership role in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to build and lead an effective team.
• A self-directed professional who knows what needs to be done and operates with a sense of urgency, focus and discipline.
• Willingness and desire to roll up your sleeves and execute while also seeing the broader vision of the company.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated high-level budgeting skills and return on marketing investment analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field.