Country Manager
Almere
Greetz – Commercial /
Fixed Term Contract /
Hybrid
Greetz was founded in 2004 as the first online service for greeting cards in the Netherlands. Since then, we’ve grown into the Dutch market leader in greeting cards and the leading online platform for personal surprises such as flowers, balloons, food and beverages, and photo gifts. Whether it’s the production squad in Almere or the commercial team in Amsterdam, together we share one mission. A mission to empower you to build stronger relationships by delivering heartfelt messages and thoughtful gifts. In 2018, Greetz joined Moonpig in the UK to form the Moonpig Group. A collaboration based on shared values, standards, and business goals. With a team of more than 140 enthusiastic people in the Netherlands, we’re driven by the desire to let Greetz flourish and expand even further. Because whatever you send via Greetz, the end result is always a smile. And we could never get enough of that.
All Roles at Greetz are currently being hired in Amsterdam but the Greetz office will be moving to Almere in September 2024.
What you’ll be doing
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving business growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced international environment? If so, then our Country Manager, Netherlands role is the perfect opportunity for you!
In this exciting role, you'll lead the charge for our Greetz brand in the Netherlands, reporting directly to the General Manager for International. You'll be responsible for translating our international strategy into a localised plan for the Dutch market, maximising sales, profitability, and market share.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Netherlands, aligning with the overall international business strategy
- Lead the annual budgeting process for the Netherlands, covering all functional areas of the business
- Identify market opportunities, potential risks, and key success factors for sustained growth
- Assume full accountability for the profit and loss (P&L) performance of the Netherlands territory.
- Implement strategies to maximise revenue, optimise costs, and achieve financial targets.
- Lead trading activities, optimising the product range offerings and pricing strategies for the Netherlands market.
- Identify and pursue high-impact business development opportunities to drive revenue and market share growth.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of trading and P&L objectives.
- Provide regular, detailed reports on financial performance and strategic initiatives to the General Manager, International
- Lead preparation and presentation of monthly C-Suite Org Business Reviews and Board P&L Reviews to ensure senior leadership are up-to-date with business performance
- Lead and inspire a high-performance team, providing strategic direction and guidance.
- Lead on the Works Council relationship in the Netherlands.
You'll be a great addition to the team if you have:
- Proven experience as a Country Manager or similar senior leadership role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- A strong understanding of the Dutch market and consumer preferences.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on market opportunities and growth.
- Excellent financial acumen and P&L management skills.
- Experience leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
More about you:
- A strategic thinker with a keen eye for market opportunities
- A collaborative leader who thrives in building strong relationships
- A passion for creating a positive, engaged, and inclusive work culture
Further details:
- This role offers an initial 12 month FTC with a view to become permanent
- This role requires at least one monthly trip to London for face-to-face collaboration with the leadership team.
- Hybrid working
- 26 days' holiday plus the opportunity to buy/sell 5 days per year
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