COUNTRY MANAGER

ASC Human Capital Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Country Manager to oversee business operations in Southern Africa. This role involves developing strategies, leading the local team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership skills, and experience in the gaming industry. This full-time, on-site position promises a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Experience leading a team and driving business growth.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of business operations in assigned country.
• Develop and implement a business strategy.
• Lead and motivate the local team.
• Drive revenue growth and customer acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field

Job description

Job Title : Country Manager

Location : Southern Africa Country (Outside SA)

Type of Contract : Permanent, full time, on-site

Industry : Gambling, Betting

Purpose :

As Country Manager in a Southern African country, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business operations. You will be responsible for daily operations, ensuring efficiency and aligning daily activities with the companys overall goals. The Country Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in the designated country. You will have direct accountability for local staff and agents, as well as direct impact on establishing and managing all local business divisions across HR, retail, accounting, marketing and IT.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and implement a business strategy. Lead, motivate and develop the local team, including hiring, training and performance management. Drive revenue growth and customer acquisition by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building partnerships and managing marketing campaigns. Monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback and competitive activity to inform decision-making and strategies. Work with the product and tech teams to ensure the betting platform meets the needs of customers, and advocate for those customer needs with the global team. Ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations and standards as well as company policies and procedures. Assist with the preparation of documentation and presentations for the Local Tax office and Gaming Board. Collaborate with other regional and global team members to share best practices and identify areas of improvement. Ensure that the local accounting team makes all sales and collections in an accurate and timely fashion. Ensure company standards are met across marketing and customer services. Prepare OPEX, investment budget projections and detailed cash flow analyses of the business, with P&L responsibilities. Conduct market studies to collect customer feedback and generate reports of the findings for the product and marketing teams. Conduct reviews of the competitors and produce quarterly reports on their business actions (product, pricing, marketing, etc.). Assist with hiring of local business divisions : HR, marketing, accounting, retail, IT.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field. Experience in a leadership role, preferably in the gaming industry. Experience leading a team and driving business growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams. Proficiency in English. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and challenging environment.

NB : COUNTRY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TO BE BASED IN WILL BE CONFIRMED DURING INTERVIEW