Country Manager

Executive Mandate Specification

VFS Global is the world's largest and most experienced Outsourcing & Technology Service Specialists for Diplomatic Missions and Governments Worldwide.

Areas of Responsibility

• Work closely with the Market Director in developing marketing and commercial strategies and business plan in Market in line with the overall company strategy to ensure meeting sales targets.
• Monitor trends and maintain knowledge about current industry updates, industry practices, laws and regulation, and monitor local and federal regulations.
• Perform market assessment research and analysis (threats and opportunities).
• Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
• Guide business development by driving and identify new business opportunities and technology. Identify potential revenue streams to improve business operations/ sales to ensure competitiveness among competitors.
• Lead relationship building with industry players and develop strategies to leverage network for business opportunities and partnerships. Performance Management and Operations
• Oversee the execution of organization’s strategy across all channels and managing the team to ensure successful execution in timely and effective manner.
• Manage and oversee daily departmental operations (trade engagement, invoices, co-ops, events, reports, etc.)
• Create departmental SOPs to ensure coordinated process and smooth operations.
• Monitor departmental performance and prepare periodic reports on the performance of the department to the HQ.
• Track, measure and analyze the performance of commercial activities and KPIs and make sure the budget spend is delivering a return on investment.
• Manage and track expenditures, financial goals and budgets in coordination with HQ.
• Reviewing and developing operational process to improve performance and maximize growth.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience as commercial head/manager at a senior for 10 years or more.
• Proven experience in sales and/or marketing and managing relationships with key tourism players.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in creating commercial and marketing strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of market research methods and analysis.
• Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes.
• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £68,900.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship