Country Manager USA

etalentum Selección; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior management contract

Stability and career development

Attractive compensation package

Company car

Health insurance

Job summary

A multinational logistics company seeks a Country Manager USA to lead growth and standardization of strategies across product lines. The role involves managing high-performance teams, ensuring quality, and driving operational success while adapting to the US market. Candidates should have extensive experience in logistics management and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years in management positions, preferably in logistics.
• Experience leading teams and international expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement growth strategy for products in the USA.
• Lead execution of critical operational projects and manage resources.
• Develop and manage cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer Orientation

Results Orientation

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP

TMS

WMS

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Job Offer:

A multinational company dedicated to logistics and transportation, with a well-established presence in Europe and currently undergoing international expansion, is seeking to hire a Country Manager USA based in the United States. This individual will be responsible for leading and accelerating the company’s growth in the US, ensuring the standardization of the strategy and business plan for each product line (Warehouse, FTL, LTL, Distribution) in accordance with the group’s philosophy and standards. The role requires building, developing, and managing high-performance teams, guaranteeing the achievement of objectives and quality across all processes and services. Key responsibilities include:

1. Defining and implementing the growth strategy and business plan for each product in the USA, aligned with the group’s global vision.
2. Leading the execution of critical operational projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets, and ensuring the achievement of milestones and KPIs.
3. Developing and managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.
4. Managing the acquisition and retention of clients and transportation providers in the USA, as well as preparing commercial and operational proposals.
5. Overseeing compliance with procedures, quality standards, and reporting to clients and central services.
6. Leading the implementation of HR policies, talent development, and staff training in the USA.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the logistics and transportation sector in the USA.
• Leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• Customer and results orientation, with strategic and commercial vision.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proactive, solution-oriented, responsible, and highly adaptable profile.
• Proficiency in tools and systems (ERP, TMS, WMS, advanced Excel, Power BI or similar).
• Experience working under pressure and in changing environments.
• Strong commitment to the project.
• Knowledge of KPI analysis and monitoring tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally (as an expatriate).

Offered:

• Senior management contract.
• Stability and career development in an international group.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Company car.
• Health insurance.

Required Experience:

• 8 to 10 years in management positions, preferably in the logistics and transportation sector.
• Experience leading teams and international expansion projects.
• Proven experience in operations, negotiations, and managing large teams.

Required Education:

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain or related field.

Required Languages:

• Spanish (native).

Valuable Qualifications:

• Knowledge and management of ERP systems (SAGE X3, SAP).
• Previous experience as Country Manager in internationalization processes.
• French and/or German.