Job description involves a very high level of responsibility and self-motivation.

• A Country Manager will be responsible for managing all operations within a country. This involves taking responsibility for profit, revenue, cash and quality targets.
• Agreeing annual budgets and producing a detailed annual business operating plan are tasks a Country Manager may have to deliver as well as monthly, quarterly or annual targets for revenue, profits and cash.
• Country Manger will be to produce business performance reports, which could be on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Country Managers are expected to recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring, and possibly mentoring and training.
• The role is client facing and so daily contact with clients is a big part of a Country Manager’s Job, therefore the ability to communicate effectively is essential.

Skills and Requirements

• Must be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with some financial qualifications or training – a solid understanding of budgeting and financial planning is essential as this role involves agreeing annual budgets as well as producing financial reports.
• Strong understanding of how a business operates and successful candidates will have a proven track record demonstrating their understanding and business acumen.
• General management experience is essential for working in this job.
• Excellent networking skills.
• The ability to recruit staff and monitor performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people-management, leadership and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be familiar with computer software programs e.g. Word, Excel etc.