Country Manager – AI Firm

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AI sector is hiring a Country Manager to drive operations in Singapore. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive marketing experience, cultural knowledge of Southeast Asia, and exceptional leadership skills to achieve significant market growth and establish robust dealer networks. This role demands a strategic approach to exceeding performance metrics and fostering key partnerships while being deeply embedded in the region's market landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of marketing and management experience in Southeast Asia.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 50+.
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian cultures, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve market penetration and revenue growth for AI tool solutions.
• Implement localized marketing initiatives for cultural adaptation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government bodies.
• Establish a network of dealers for product promotion.

Skills

Market Strategy Implementation

Leadership

Cross-functional Team Management

Cultural Compliance

Risk Management

Job description

We're Hiring: Country Manager – AI Firm!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Manager to lead our operations in Singapore. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the AI industry, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record in driving business growth.

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Work Mode: Work From Office

Role: Country Manager – AI Firm

What You'll Do

Mission: Achieve deep market penetration and revenue growth for AI tool solutions in the Southeast Asian market.

Core Responsibilities

1. Market Strategy Implementation
2. Execute localized marketing initiatives (e.g., campaigns adapted for local cultures)
3. Formulate and achieve quarterly key performance indicators (e.g., $1M+ in quarterly contract value, 15%+ quarter-over-quarter growth in store GMV)
4. Customer Ecosystem Development
5. Develop top-tier key accounts (KA), design and implement AI livestreaming platform solutions, and meet key metrics (e.g., lead acquisition cost <$20, tool usage rate ≥80%)
6. Establish a network of 1,000+ dealers to standardize coverage of small and medium-sized clients, and promote product deployment in stores (e.g., store traffic conversion rate ≥25%, average GMV growth ≥15% within 6 months)
7. Regional Risk Management
8. Establish a rapid-response mechanism for cultural compliance (e.g., crisis response time)
9. Maintain relationships with government bodies and platform partners to secure policy benefits

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of marketing and management experience in Southeast Asia, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional tech-marketing teams of 50+; automotive industry background preferred
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian cultures and local laws and regulations, with hands-on experience in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia
• Preferred: strong connections with senior contacts at platforms like TikTok and YouTube
• English proficiency required; fluency in at least one Southeast Asian language preferred